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Sulekha Chandra: Driving Stroke Awareness and Prevention Through Community Education in Navi Mumbai

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Apr 21, 2026, 11:59

Sulekha Chandra: Driving Stroke Awareness and Prevention Through Community Education in Navi Mumbai

Sulekha Chandra, Founder and CEO of Gyan Paradise, shared on LinkedIn:

”Recently I had an opportunity to moderate an awareness session regarding Brain Strokes organized by Spark Avenue Media in association with Taloja Manufacturers Association, Moneyness Investments and RMB MMR.

Over 50 leaders attended and addressed by leading neurologist of Navi Mumbai: Dr. Aarti Kulkarni and Dr. Dikpal Jhadav.

Being someone who has first hand experienced the after effects of a brain stroke owing to cerebral infection, I shared how personal and social life gets deeply impacted when there is a loss of certain motor or cognitive function and not only that, a person with brain stroke (which can happen due to multiple reasons) creates a huge financial, physical and mental stress for the family.

So, let’s spread this message for building a healthy nation.

Following important guidelines and information was shared which every individual must know and share with family, colleagues and friends:

1. Remember BE FAST Framework for identifying symptoms of a stroke:

Balance – Sudden loss of coordination
Eyes – Vision abnormality
Face – Drooping (complete your note: F = Face)
Arm – Weakness (A = Arm)
Speech – Slurred speech
Time – Immediate medical action

Key Insight: Awareness plus reaching the right hospital on time saves brain function.

2. Look for Stroke Ready hospitals and clinics for immediate preventive interventions

Thrombolytic therapy
Clot-dissolving drugs injected into blood vessels

LVO (Large Vessel Occlusion)
Blockage in major brain arteries (more severe strokes)

Carotid treatment
To restore blood flow to the brain

Stroke-ready hospitals / clinics
Specialized centers for rapid stroke management

3. Critical Do’s and Don’ts

Never stop blood thinners without doctor’s advice
Golden time is crucial (early treatment = better recovery)
Always go to a specialized stroke center

4. Post-Stroke Complications

Parkinsonism symptoms
Psychosis / hallucinations
Emotional stress and mental health issues

5. Rehabilitation and Therapies available

Mirror Therapy – Helps regain motor function
Active regression / rehabilitation exercises
Botox Therapy – For muscle stiffness/spasticity

Memory management and cognitive training at specialized Neuro Physiotherapy centres.

6. Preventive and Supportive Health Factors

Vitamin B12 – Essential for nerve health. Vitamin B12 (cobalamin) is crucial for brain health, acting as a key nutrient for nerve insulation (myelin production), DNA synthesis, and neurotransmitter function. It prevents cognitive decline, memory loss, and brain atrophy.

One must go for Brain related tumor and cancer detection and Prioritize proper sleep

7. The worst fast food highlighted by Dr. Dikpal was Tomatosauce

I express deep gratitude to Sadanand Subramanian for taking Brain Stroke Awareness as a part of CSR activity, to CA Sunil Mistry for anchoring the session, to Ms. Sudipta Chattoraj, Shrishti Sustainable Collections for the wonderful mementoes.”

Sulekha Chandra: Driving Stroke Awareness and Prevention Through Community Education in Navi Mumbai