Over the past 30 years, the global mortality rate from cardiovascular diseases has decreased by 50%, among which ischemic stroke holds a significant place. This is all thanks to the rapid development of medicine, the discovery of new methods and technologies, as well as the improvement of traditional therapeutic and rehabilitation methods.
The main cause of ischemic stroke is the narrowing or complete thrombosis of the arteries supplying the brain, leading to the death of brain tissue. This can result in impaired speech and vision, limited motor functions, and in severe cases, paralysis or even death.
Treatment of ischemic stroke in Israel involves the use of all possible methods for the complete restoration of brain functions and the entire body.
Complete Recovery in 2 Weeks – This is Possible at Top Ichilov
Ischemic stroke, or brain infarction, can occur at any age, but is more common in older individuals with a history of rheumatic heart disease, arrhythmias, diabetes, obesity, or myocardial infarction. It can also occur due to a sudden spike in blood pressure or in the context of a stressful situation.
In the treatment of ischemic stroke, it is extremely important to provide timely quality emergency assistance to the patient as soon as possible after the onset of the disease. Therefore, the patient arrives at the Israeli clinic after stabilizing their condition in a hospital in their home country.
The primary focus in the treatment of ischemic stroke is to maximize the restoration of blood supply to the affected area of the patient's brain. At the Top Ichilov clinic, one or a combination of progressive methods is used for this purpose.
- Surgical. Depending on the degree of damage, clots are removed, narrowed vessel lumens are expanded using a special stent, or the affected vessel is completely replaced. The use of stem cell transplantation yields good results in this case.
- Medication – comprehensive treatment with high-quality pharmaceutical drugs, each performing a specific therapeutic function.
- Anticoagulants – reduce blood clotting.
- Thrombolytics – dissolve clots.
- Antiplatelets – thin the blood.
- Antihypertensives – normalize blood pressure.
- Diuretics – reduce swelling.
- Conservative – hyperbaric treatment using an oxygen chamber. The amount of oxygen supplied to the chamber is calculated individually for each patient. This method improves oxygen exchange in tissues, aiding in the recovery of damaged areas of the patient's brain and, consequently, improving their speech, vision, and motor functions.
- Rehabilitation. A special rehabilitation program after a stroke in Israel is designed for patients who have impaired speech and visual functions and have lost motor activity due to the stroke. The course lasts 2-3 weeks, depending on the degree of brain impairment in the patient, and includes medication therapy, hyperbaric oxygenation, massage, physiotherapy procedures, sessions with a speech therapist, and psychotherapy sessions. The program also includes electrical stimulation of the brain hemispheres – an innovative development by Israeli scientists that significantly reduces the duration of the rehabilitation period and increases the effectiveness of treatment.
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Treatment of Ischemic Stroke in Israel: Diagnosis
First Day – Initial Examination
The curator meets the patient and takes them to the neurology clinic at the Top Ichilov center. In case of acute necessity, emergency therapeutic measures are immediately taken to support vital functions. If the patient's condition was stabilized earlier and there is no threat to life, they are examined, and necessary diagnostic procedures are assigned and conducted.
Second Day – Diagnostic Procedures
- Comprehensive blood test and coagulogram.
- Ultrasound with Doppler imaging of the carotid arteries (for topography of affected vessels).
- Computed tomography (to determine the type of stroke and extent of damage).
- Magnetic resonance imaging (for layered imaging of tissues).
- Diffusion-weighted imaging (for the fastest determination of the affected area of the brain).
- Angiography of the brain vessels (to determine the condition of the vessels).
- Electroencephalography (to study brain activity).
- Myelography (to study the condition of the spinal cord).
- Transcranial Doppler imaging (to determine blood flow velocity in intracranial arteries).
Third Day – Start of Treatment
Based on the results of the diagnostics, taking into account the patient's condition, age, and planned duration of stay in the clinic, specialists at Top Ichilov develop an individual therapeutic plan and select optimal treatment methods.
Treatment of Ischemic Stroke in Israel: Cost
The cost of treating ischemic stroke in Israel is calculated individually in each specific case, based on the number of necessary diagnostic procedures, treatment and rehabilitation methods, patient care, and the duration of their stay in the clinic.
Top Ichilov Clinic: We Guarantee Results
The decisive factors for most patients choosing the Israeli Top Ichilov clinic are:
- exceptional competence of doctors and all medical staff;
- modern diagnostic and treatment facilities;
- clear organization of treatment;
- price-quality ratio;
- individual approach to solving each specific medical problem based on international protocols.