Sahyadri Hospitals has received the NABH Certification for Advanced Stroke Centres. This achievement came after a detailed inspection of the facility on October 8, 2024. Stroke is the second leading cause of death, the third leading cause of disability worldwide, and is responsible for 160 million years of healthy life lost each year.
Facilities at Sahyadri Hospitals include a Neuro ICU, which is a specialised intensive care unit focusing on patients with severe neurological issues. The hospital also has a dedicated stroke team led by Dr Nasli Ichaporia, specialised in treating stroke emergencies. The hospital uses benchmarking for thrombolysis and can minimise the effects of a stroke. Additionally, Sahyadri Hospitals are equipped with facilities for mechanical thrombectomy to remove clots from the brain in certain stroke patients, performed by expert clinical leaders using advanced technology.
Recognition has also come from the World Stroke Organisation (WSO)/Angels award committee, which grants awards to hospitals that provide effective data and demonstrate effective care and treatment delivery according to a set of specific criteria. Sahyadri Hospitals has received the Diamond award, the highest level, for quality stroke care for 14 consecutive quarters. This award is part of a program that emphasises continuous data capturing and analysis to identify and address areas for improvement in brain stroke care.