Stroke Ready Centre
Every Second Counts. Every Brain Cell Matters. NHS Neurocare provides rapid, advanced stroke care when minutes mean the difference between damage and recovery.
A brain stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. Without oxygen and nutrients, brain cells begin to die within minutes, affecting essential functions such as speech, movement, memory, vision, balance and coordination.
Early diagnosis and immediate treatment can significantly reduce brain damage, improve recovery and save lives.
At NHS Neurocare (A Unit of NHS Hospital, Jalandhar), we understand that every minute matters. Our dedicated Stroke Ready Centre has been developed to provide rapid diagnosis, advanced treatment and comprehensive rehabilitation for patients with acute stroke. Led by Dr. Sandeep Goel, DM Neurology, with over 27+ years of experience, our multidisciplinary team combines clinical expertise with cutting-edge technology to deliver evidence-based stroke management.
Stroke Ready Infrastructure
24/7 Stroke Helpline
Immediate phone response and emergency coordination to guide families through critical first steps.
Advanced 3D Cath Lab
Cutting-edge digital subtraction angiography (DSA) and micro-catheter systems for rapid clot retrieval.
Dedicated Stroke ICU
Specialized intensive care unit for constant monitoring and specialized post-treatment neurological care.
Multidisciplinary Team
Round-the-clock availability of specialized stroke neurologists, neurosurgeons, and interventional radiologists.
Know the Signs: Think F.A.S.T.
Recognizing the symptoms of a stroke quickly can save a life. Follow the F.A.S.T. framework to check for signs:
Face Drooping
Does one side of the face droop or is it numb? Ask the person to smile.
Arm Weakness
Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one drift downward?
Speech Difficulty
Is speech slurred? Are they hard to understand? Ask them to repeat a simple sentence.
Time to Call
If the person shows any of these symptoms, call our emergency helpline immediately.
Advanced Stroke Management
Intravenous Thrombolysis
Clot-busting medication (tPA) administered within the Golden Hour window (up to 4.5 hours from symptom onset) to dissolve blood clots and restore blood flow to the brain.
Mechanical Thrombectomy
A minimally invasive procedure where an interventional radiologist routes a microcatheter to the blocked brain artery to physically retrieve and remove the clot.
Neurosurgical Management
Immediate surgical intervention (decompressive craniectomy) for hemorrhagic strokes to manage swelling, relieve intracranial pressure, and repair ruptured aneurysms.
Comprehensive Neuro-Rehabilitation
Post-stroke recovery plans including dedicated physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language therapy to rebuild motor and cognitive functions.
Dr. Sandeep Goel
Senior Neurologist & DirectorDr. Sandeep Goel is DM Neurology with over 27+ years of clinical excellence in advanced stroke intervention, neuro-critical care, and comprehensive neurological management. Under his leadership, the NHS Stroke Ready Centre has become a cornerstone of rapid emergency stroke care for patients across Jalandhar, Punjab, and North India.