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Treatment: On The

Dr. Jackree Thanyanopporn Dr. Tanakorn Suebphanwong “
Neurosurgeon of Interventionist Neurologist

Dr. Boonchot Kiangkitiwan Dr. Juksanee Woranuchkul Dr. Davin Narula , Hospital Director
Neurosurgeon Neurologist
Sukumvit Hospital, which began its
operations in 1977, has just completed
Here are some symptoms to be on the lookout for. You experience: a major makeover. Not only have they
• Paralysis or numbness of your face, arms or legs built a brand new building, but the entire
• Trouble with speaking or understanding team of doctors, specialists, nurses and
• Trouble seeing in one or both eyes assistants have all been trained with
• Acute severe headaches the singular aim of helping their patients
• Trouble with walking
maintain optimum health. Then there are
the equipment, state-of-the-art MRIs, Cath
Medical attention must be sought quickly if you notice any of these signs or symptoms. labs and myriad of others, so that their
If you are with somebody who shows any of these signs or symptoms, immediately call specialists have the best available tools
emergency services. The 4.5-hour Golden Period has already begun. for diagnosis and treatment. Conveniently
located on Sukhumvit Road with English
Medics at the scene will make the diagnosis and immediately alert the Stroke Team at speaking sta , Sukumvit Hospital is
Sukumvit Hospital. With an ambulance transporting the stroke patient to the hospital, now ready for any emergencies
the team readies the appropriate laboratories, MRI or CT scan monitors are prepared, and or treatments.
the stroke team is gathered at Sukumvit Hospital’s emergency operating room. The clock
continues to tick as the patient arrives within the 4.5-hour ‘golden period.’ Prognosis: The
patient’s survival is virtually guaranteed through the actions of the professional sta at Sukumvit Hospital
Sukumvit Hospital. 1411 Sukhumvit Road (Ekkamai BTS)
Prakanong nua, Wattana,
Sukumvit Hospital is well equipped with professional teams of neurologists, neurosurgeons Bangkok, Thailand 10110
and health-care experts and state-of-the-art equipment to treat strokes. The hospital Tel: 02-391-0011
conducts this fast-track service to make sure that a proper diagnosis is made immediately http://www.sukumvithospital.com
and proper treatment of a stroke begins as soon as possible within that ‘Golden Period,’ the www.facebook.com/sukumvithospital
4.5 hours that makes all the di erence to your survival after su ering a stroke.

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