Stroke is a medical condition that can occur when the blood supply to the brain is cut off or interrupted. This can be caused by a burst or blocked blood vessel, and can cause serious damage to the brain and even death. Therefore, it is important to immediately treat a stroke with the right methods, one of which is thrombolysis.
Thrombolysis is a stroke treatment method that is carried out by dissolving blood clots that block blood vessels in the brain. This method involves administering drugs called thrombolytic agents intravenously, which then help dissolve blood clots in the blood vessels of the brain. This drug must be given in a very limited time, namely within 4.5 hours after the stroke symptoms first appeared. That's why it's known as the Golden Period for stroke. That is the time span in which the patient must immediately get medical treatment, in order to avoid permanent brain damage.
Thrombolysis methods can help restore normal blood circulation to the brain quickly, thereby reducing the risk of brain damage during a stroke. This is the reason why thrombolysis is the only method that can reduce the risk of brain damage after a stroke.
However, thrombolysis has some potential side effects, such as bleeding, brain swelling, and heart problems. Therefore, people who have suffered a stroke should be treated by medical personnel who are experienced and skilled in using this method.
In addition to thrombolysis, there are various other methods of treating stroke, such as physical and occupational therapy, administering drugs to control blood pressure and diabetes, and surgical intervention on the blood vessels of the brain. However, currently Thrombolysis is the most effective and fast method of dealing with stroke, as long as it is given by trained and experienced medical personnel.
In conclusion, thrombolysis is an important method of stroke management. However, people who have suffered a stroke must get proper and fast treatment, as well as the correct evaluation, without having to wait too long. This will improve the patient's outlook, as well as increase the chances of recovery after a stroke.
Article written by dr. Astrid Ayodya Pattinama, Sp.S (Neur Specialist at EMC Pekayon Hospital).