When Every Second Counts, Know Exactly Where to Turn
A stroke is a medical emergency. Understanding the symptoms, treatment options, and the importance of the golden hour can mean the difference between full recovery and permanent disability.
Immediate Action
🚨 Emergency Guide
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Stroke Hospitals
Not a 24/7 emergency service. In a suspected stroke, call 108 immediately and go to the nearest hospital. Do not wait for an online response.
About the Network
What is the NeuroWellness Stroke Network?
The NeuroWellness Stroke Network is Bengaluru’s first structured stroke rapid response platform — closing the gap between suspicion and specialist treatment.
Why This Matters
India's Stroke Crisis in Numbers
1.8M
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Who It's For
Built for Two Critical Groups
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 treat stroke
- Download the emergency guide PDF for offline use
- Coordinate specialist consultation after an acute event
- Understand thrombolysis and thrombectomy options
👨👩👧 Patients & Families in Bengaluru
- Structured digital triage form for inter-hospital transfers
- Verified stroke-ready hospital list for rapid referral
- Thrombolysis eligibility coordination support
- Second opinion requests for stroke and TIA cases
- Post-acute neurologist consultation and rehab planning
Resources
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 – Bengaluru
Curated, verified list of stroke-ready hospitals in Bengaluru — with addresses, Google Maps, emergency contacts, ambulance details, and capability tags per hospital. Updated regularly.
✦ 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 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 — emergency guide, hospital finder, or specialist referral.
⚠️ Disclaimer: This website is not a 24/7 monitored emergency service. In a stroke emergency, call 108 and go to the nearest hospital immediately. Do not wait for an online response. The referral form is for triage coordination and specialist referrals only. Content is for educational purposes and does not constitute medical advice.
Reviewed by: Dr. Ganesh Veerabhadraiah, Consultant Neurosurgeon, NeuroWellness Bengaluru | Next review: April 2026