Chandigarh, Nov. 20 -- The stroke services of the department of neurology at Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER) on Wednesday concluded its two-week long stroke awareness programme laying emphasis on early identification, prevention of stroke and management.

Explaining stroke, the neurology department mentioned that stroke is a medical emergency when the brain does not get enough blood supply due to blocked arteries or bleeding. As per World Stroke Organisation, non-communicable diseases, stroke is the second leading cause of death. The department also mentioned an increased number of stroke cases in the hospital over the years.

While emphasising on early identification, Dr Dheeraj mentioned that if identi...