The centre is equipped with 24x7 stroke-ready emergency services, dedicated stroke ICUs, advanced neuroimaging technologies
Gleneagles Hospital Chennai one of the leading healthcare institutions in Chennai, has launched an Advanced Integrated Centre for Stroke Management, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive facility designed to provide end-to-end stroke care from emergency response and acute treatment to long-term rehabilitation and prevention.
Dr Nageshwar Rao, Cluster CEO, Gleneagles Hospitals, Hyderabad and Chennai Inaugurated the centre in the presence of Dr Miny Susan Abraham, Consultant, Neurology; Dr Noorul Ameen S, Consultant, Neurology and Dr Ravindran R, Consultant, Interventional Radiology, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai.
The new Integrated centre for stroke brings together neurologists, neurosurgeons, interventional neuroradiologists, emergency physicians, physiotherapists, and speech and occupational therapists under one roof to ensure timely, coordinated, and holistic care for patients suffering from stroke. The centre is equipped with 24x7 stroke-ready emergency services, dedicated stroke ICUs, advanced neuroimaging technologies.
Dr Noorul Ameen S, Consultant Neurologist, Gleneagles Hospital Chennai, said, “Stroke is a time-sensitive medical emergency — every minute counts. Our Advanced Integrated Centre ensures that patients receive rapid assessment, imaging, and treatment within the critical ‘golden hour,’ thereby improving survival and recovery outcomes.”
Dr Nageshwar Rao, Cluster CEO, Gleneagles Hospitals – Hyderabad and Chennai, said, “With the launch of this centre, we are reinforcing our commitment to being at the forefront of neurosciences. The facility reflects our vision of integrating clinical excellence, advanced technology, and compassionate care to help patients recover and regain quality of life after a stroke.”
The centre will also focus on post-stroke rehabilitation, offering personalized physiotherapy, speech therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation programs to support long-term recovery. In addition, the hospital will conduct community awareness initiatives to promote early recognition of stroke symptoms and emphasize the importance of timely intervention.
