#### Paras Health Udaipur Launches Dedicated Stroke Clinic; Experts Urge Early Recognition to Save Lives

Udaipur, Paras Health Udaipur today announced the launch of its dedicated Stroke Clinic, a major step forward in neurological care that will improve rapid diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of stroke patients across southern Rajasthan and neighbouring regions. The facility was inaugurated in the presence of the team of Neurosciences. healthcare professionals, and commurilty stakeholders, under the theme "Recognize Stroke, Act FAST- Every Minute Saved is a Life Rebuilt.".

A team of Neurosciences at Paras Health Udaipur Dr. Uday Bhowmick, Director and HOD - Neurosurgery; Dr. Tarun Mathur, Senior consultant - Neurology; Dr. Manish Kulshrestha, Senior consultant Neurology; Dr. Ajit Singh, Senior Consultant Neurosurgery; and Dr. Amitendu Sekhar, Senior consultant-Neurosurgery collectively highlighted the urgent need for public awareness, particularly around the use of the B.E.F.A.S.T. tool (Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time) for early stroke recognition. With over 12 million new stroke cases and 5 million deaths globally each year, and nearly 1 crore stroke incidents annually in India, the doctors stressed that timely identification of symptoms and immediate medical attention during the golden window, the first few hours after onset, is critical to saving lives and preventing long-term disability.

Speaking at the launch, Dr. Prasun Kumar, Facility Director at Paras Health Udaipur, said, "In India, every year, nearly 1 crore people are affected by stroke. Sadly, around 5 lakh people lose their lives, and another 5 lakh are left dependent on lifelong care. The key to changing this reality lies in recognizing the signs early with the B.E.F.A.S.T. tool and bringing patients to the hospital within the golden period. Timely treatment can save lives and prevent long-term disability."

The newly inaugurated Stroke Clinic at Paras Health Udaipur will offer comprehensive stroke management under one roof, including rapid emergency response, advanced neuroimaging diagnostics, and specialized interventions for both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, and post-stroke rehabilitation services, including physiotherapy, speech therapy, and long-term care. The clinic is designed to reduce critical time delays and bring world-class neurological care closer to patients in Udaipur and surrounding areas.

In addition to clinical services, Paras Health Udaipur is committed to raising public awareness around stroke prevention and early intervention. The expert panel urged individuals to undergo regular health check-ups, manage risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes, and adopt healthier lifestyles. They also emphasized the life-saving importance of educating communities to recognize stroke symptoms early, particularly through the B.E.F.A.S.T. method.

With this launch, Paras Health Udaipur strengthens its role as a hub for advanced neurological care in southern Rajasthan, reaffirming its mission to deliver accessible, high-quality, and timely healthcare - where every minute saved can mean a life restored.