Stroke Rapid Response & Referral Network – Bengaluru
Bengaluru’s first structured stroke coordination platform — built for patients, families, and referring doctors in South Bengaluru. Emergency guidance, verified hospitals, digital triage, and specialist care — all in one place.
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Emergency Guide
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Brain cells lost per minute without treatment
4.5 Hrs
Thrombolysis treatment
window from onset
80–85%
Of strokes are ischemic
(treatable with tPA)
#1
Cause of adult disability
in India
Medically reviewed by: Dr Ganesh Veerabhadraiah, Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon, NeuroWellness Bengaluru | Last reviewed: January 2026
Suspected Stroke? These Are the Signs — Act Immediately
A stroke is a brain attack. Brain cells begin to die within minutes of interrupted blood flow. The most important action you can take right now is to recognise the warning signs using the FAST method — and go to the nearest stroke-ready hospital without delay.
🔴 The FAST Method — Check These Signs Right Now
F
A
S
T
⚡ If ANY sign is present — even briefly — treat it as a stroke emergency
Also watch for: sudden severe headache, sudden vision loss, sudden loss of balance, or sudden weakness on one side of the body. Any of these signs requires immediate emergency care — even if they resolve within minutes (possible TIA).
What is the NeuroWellness Stroke Network?
The NeuroWellness Stroke Network is South Bengaluru’s first structured stroke rapid response and referral platform — built to close the gap between the moment a stroke is suspected and the moment specialist treatment begins.
Modelled on the hub-and-spoke coordination framework recommended by the 2024 Indian Expert Consensus on Improving Stroke Care Ecosystem, this platform connects four critical components of stroke care in one place:
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Who is This Stroke Network For?
This platform is designed for two groups who play different roles in the stroke care pathway — but both need fast, structured access to the right resources.
👨👩👧 Patients & Families in Bengaluru
● Recognise stroke symptoms using the FAST guide
● Know which hospitals in South Bengaluru can treat stroke
● Download the emergency guide PDF for offline use
● Coordinate specialist consultation after acute event
● Understand treatment options — thrombolysis, thrombectomy
👨⚕️ Referring Doctors & GPs
● Structured digital triage form for inter-hospital transfers
● Verified stroke-ready hospital list for rapid referral
● Coordination support for thrombolysis eligibility assessment
● Second opinion requests for stroke and TIA cases
● Post-acute neurologist consultation and rehabilitation planning
Not sure where to start?
In an emergency: call 108 and read the guide. For a referral: use the form below.
Explore the Stroke Network — Essential Resources
Each section of the Stroke Network is designed for a specific moment in the stroke care pathway. Select the one that matches where you are right now.
📋Stroke Emergency Guide
✦ What NOT to do during a stroke
✦ When to shift to hospital
✦ Downloadable PDF + WhatsApp share
💊Stroke Treatment in Bengaluru
✦ Types: ischemic, hemorrhagic, TIA
✦ Thrombolysis & thrombectomy explained
✦ Golden hour — why every minute counts
📍Stroke-Ready Hospitals – South Bengaluru
✦ Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City
✦ Kauvery Hospital, Marathahalli
🔗Stroke Referral Network
✦ Symptom intake + report upload
✦ Auto email + WhatsApp confirmation
✦ Second opinion request support
How the Stroke Network Works – The Full Pathway
From the first moment a stroke is suspected to specialist treatment and post-acute follow-up, the NeuroWellness Stroke Network provides structured resources at every stage.
0–5 Minutes
Recognise the Signs — FAST
Family or bystander identifies FAST signs. Notes the exact time symptoms began. Calls 108 and proceeds to the nearest stroke-ready hospital without delay.
5–30 Minutes
Reach a Stroke-Ready Hospital
Patient transported to the nearest verified stroke-ready hospital via ambulance or fastest available transport. CT scan performed on arrival. Stroke team activated.
Within 4.5 Hours
Emergency Treatment — Thrombolysis or Thrombectomy
Eligible patients receive IV thrombolysis within the 4.5-hour window. Large vessel occlusion patients assessed for mechanical thrombectomy. Neurocritical care monitoring begins.
Any Stage
Specialist Referral & Coordination
Referring GP or family submits structured digital triage form. Coordination team reviews urgency, specialist availability, and transfer pathway. Instant confirmation, direct follow-up.
Stroke in India — Why a Dedicated Network in Bengaluru Matters
India faces one of the highest stroke burdens globally — and the gap between stroke onset and specialist treatment remains dangerously wide, particularly in urban centres like Bengaluru where care is fragmented across dozens of hospitals, clinics, and specialists with no unified coordination system.
1.8M
New stroke cases per year in India
1.9M
Brain cells lost every minute without treatment
#1
Cause of adult disability in India
4.5h
Treatment window for thrombolysis from onset
<1%
Of eligible Indian stroke patients currently receive thrombolysis
0
Digital stroke referral systems operating in South Bengaluru before this network
The 2024 Indian Expert Consensus on Improving Stroke Care Ecosystem recommends a hub-and-spoke coordination model with geotagged stroke centres, digital referral pathways, and structured triage protocols as the most effective approach to closing this gap. The NeuroWellness Stroke Network is the first implementation of this model for South Bengaluru.
Ready to use the network?
Emergency guide, hospital listing, and referral form — all live now.
Stroke Network FAQs
Common questions from patients, families, and referring doctors about the NeuroWellness Stroke Network in Bengaluru.
The NeuroWellness Stroke Network is South Bengaluru’s first structured stroke rapid response and referral platform. It connects patients, families, and referring doctors with four resources: a step-by-step emergency guide, a comprehensive stroke treatment guide, a verified hospital listing for South Bengaluru, and a digital triage referral form. It operates on a hub-and-spoke coordination model aligned with the 2024 Indian Expert Consensus on Stroke Care.
A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly cut off — by a clot (ischemic, 80–85% of cases) or a ruptured vessel (hemorrhagic). Brain cells begin to die within minutes without blood flow. Approximately 1.9 million neurons are lost every minute without treatment. Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in India. Immediate recognition of FAST symptoms and rapid access to a stroke-ready hospital are the two most critical factors in recovery.
FAST stands for: F — Face drooping (one side droops or is numb when asked to smile), A — Arm weakness (one arm drifts down when both are raised), S — Speech difficulty (slurred, confused, or unable to speak), T — Time to act immediately. The expanded BE-FAST method also includes B — Balance (sudden loss of coordination) and E — Eyes (sudden vision loss). If any sign appears, call 108 and go to the nearest stroke-ready hospital immediately.
Use the NeuroWellness digital stroke referral form at /stroke-referral-network. Submit patient name, age, symptoms, time of onset, current location, and contact number. Upload available scans or reports. An auto-confirmation email is sent immediately and the coordination team follows up directly. The form is for triage coordination — not 24/7 emergency response. For a stroke emergency, call 108 and go to the nearest hospital first.
No. The NeuroWellness Stroke Network is a coordination platform — not a 24/7 emergency response service. The referral form is for structured transfers, specialist coordination, and second opinion requests. In a stroke emergency, call 108 immediately and go to the nearest stroke-ready hospital.
Act FAST. Every Second Counts.
Choose the resource that matches where you are right now.
⚠️ Important Disclaimer
Reviewed by: Dr. Ganesh Veerabhadraiah, Consultant – Neurosurgeon, Neurointerventional Surgery, Spine Surgeon (Neuro), NeuroWellness Bengaluru | Next review due: April 2026