Chennai: SIMS Hospital launched a round-the-clock emergency helpline to mark World Stroke Day. The number is connected to a dedicated ambulance service in 14 locations in the city. The emergency numbers are 044-20002020 and 9677715490. The hospital’s Institute of Neurosciences offers intravenous and intra-arterial thrombolysis therapy for strokes within a time frame of 4-5 hours after the onset of stroke. |