Ho Chi Minh City doctors successfully treat Russian patient with severe stroke

The incident caused paralysis on one side of the body and slurred speech. 

The patient was transferred to 115 People's Hospital at 11:46 pm on May 23. 

At the emergency department, the patient was immediately treated according to the acute stroke protocol, with the coordination between emergency, cerebrovascular, diagnostic imaging, and neurovascular intervention units.

Doctors immediately assessed the patient’s damaged brain tissue.

Results showed that the patient had a blockage in the right middle cerebral artery on a background of severe atherosclerotic narrowing, indicating the need for vascular intervention to remove the clot.

The patient was immediately transferred to the neurovascular intervention unit for thrombectomy and angioplasty at the narrowed site. 

The artery was successfully recanalized after the procedure.

Just over a day later, on the morning of May 25, the patient was conscious, responsive, had stable vital signs, and showed considerable improvement in muscle strength on the left side. 

An MRI confirmed good recanalization of the blood vessel.

By late afternoon the same day, muscle strength on the left side improved further and the patient was able to walk independently and eat normally.

On May 29, a CT scan confirmed the absence of brain hemorrhage. 

By June 2, the patient could walk almost normally, had improved speech function, ate well, and maintained stable vital signs.

The patient continues to receive care and rehabilitation and is expected to return to his home country shortly.

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Health commended the medical team at 115 People's Hospital for their timely efforts that helped the patient overcome the critical condition and recover well.

Stroke, also known as cerebrovascular accident, is an extremely serious health condition requiring timely emergency care to preserve life.

When a stroke occurs, a cerebral blood vessel becomes blocked or ruptured, preventing adequate blood supply to the brain, leading to neurological impairments.

In reality, stroke often strikes suddenly and can result in severe disability or even death.