Lucknow, 10 May, 2024: The Stroke Unit at Medanta Hospital Lucknow has reached a significant milestone by successfully completing over 100 IV thrombolysis and thrombectomy procedures, providing life-saving acute stroke care to patients in need first time in Lucknow. Dr. Ritwiz Bihari, Associate Director Neurology and incharge of the Stroke Unit at Medanta Hospital Lucknow, highlighted the importance of this achievement in the context of the alarming statistics surrounding stroke incidence and treatment in India. Dr. Bihari emphasized that despite stroke being a leading cause of mortality and disability worldwide and in India, awareness about this critical condition remains low. Globally, less than 10% of eligible patients receive the necessary treatment, and in Uttar Pradesh, the situation is even more concerning, with less than 1% of patients receiving such interventions, and that too in limited locations. The Stroke Unit at Medanta Hospital Lucknow is comprised of a dedicated team of healthcare professionals including Neurophysicians led by Dr. Ritwiz Bihari, Interventionists led by Dr. Rohit Agrawal, Emergency Medical Officers led by Dr. Lokendra Gupta, Neurosurgeons led by Dr. Ravi Shankar, nurses, and other staff who provide round-the-clock acute stroke care. Their unwavering commitment and expertise have earned recognition from prestigious organizations such as the World Stroke Organization and the Angels initiative, which recently awarded Medanta Lucknow with Diamond award status for their exceptional stroke care services. To mark this significant achievement, Dr. A. K Thacker, Director Neuroscience and the visionary behind the establishment of the stroke unit at Medanta Hospital Lucknow, felicitated the dedicated staff members who have been instrumental in providing exemplary acute care to stroke patients. Dr. Thacker congratulated the entire team for their relentless efforts in enhancing stroke care services and emphasized the importance of raising awareness about stroke prevention, timely intervention, and rehabilitation to mitigate its devastating impact on individuals and families. The successful completion of over 100 IV thrombolysis and thrombectomy procedures at the Stroke Unit of Medanta Hospital Lucknow is a testament to the team's expertise, dedication, and commitment to providing world-class acute stroke care to the community. This milestone reinforces Medanta Hospital Lucknow's position as a leading healthcare provider in the region, setting a benchmark for excellence in stroke management and treatment.