🏥 Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo Launches Dedicated Stroke Unit on Anniversary

• Overview: Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo has introduced a specialized Stroke Unit to mark its anniversary, establishing an end-to-end, coordinated pathway for rapid stroke response and long-term recovery in Sri Lanka's healthcare sector. • Care Pathway & Services: • Integrates pre-hospital emergency ambulance transport, rapid Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU) triage, urgent CT brain imaging, specialized medical/surgical intervention, and comprehensive rehabilitation. • Connects a multidisciplinary team including neurologists, radiologists, emergency physicians, ICU teams, physiotherapists, and speech therapists. • Advanced Treatment Capabilities: • Utilizes interventional radiology and catheterization lab capabilities to perform minimally invasive procedures, including mechanical thrombectomy for targeted clot removal. • Focuses on reducing patient disability, preventing complications, and supporting safe discharge planning. • Public Health Awareness: Emphasizes immediate medical intervention upon identifying stroke warning signs (facial drooping, arm weakness, speech difficulty, loss of balance, or sudden vision changes).