Acute Paralysis Center

Acute Paralysis Center, Ramkhamhaeng Hospital is equipped with advanced technology that enables doctors to diagnose abnormalities and plan effective treatments accurately. The center also utilizes technology to widen narrowed arteries in the neck, which helps prevent paralysis.

 

The Cause of Acute Paralysis

Acute paralysis can happen when someone has an ischemic stroke, which means their brain is not getting enough blood. This can cause various symptoms depending on which part of the brain is affected. Some common signs include facial expressions, leg or arm weakness, numbness on one side of the body, mouth or face drooping, double visions, troubled walking, or sudden, severe headaches. These symptoms indicate possible disorders like hemorrhagic stroke or atherosclerosis.

 

Treatment for patients with ischemic stroke includes :

• MRI which can help doctors examine the blood vessels supplying the brain
• CT Scan which can show if the blood vessels in the brain hemorrhage or are narrowed
• Angiography with a CATH LAB machine is used to locate the positions of narrowed arteries, helping doctors see the arteries from different angles in 3D.

 

Detection of cervical stenosis, a cause of acute paralysis

Detection of this condition can be conducted through various technologies such as ultrafast computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and vascular ultrasound. Vascular ultrasound is particularly effective and widely used internationally because it's quick, non-invasive, and less expensive than other methods. This technology helps doctors see any abnormalities and plan the most effective treatment for the patient without causing any pain.

 

Innovative technology to widen narrowed arteries in the neck to prevent paralysis

The doctor will guide the patient to undergo a CT scan to locate the precise position before planning treatment with balloon angioplasty, which is a procedure similar to coronary artery angioplasty. The doctor will first use a device resembling an umbrella to insert it to support fragments of the artery wall and blood clots, preventing them from flowing and blocking the cerebral arteries during the dilation process. After that, a catheter will be inserted into the blood vessel, and a stent will be placed in the artery wall near the neck to allow for easier blood flow.

The Acute Paralysis Center at Ramkhamhaeng Hospital offers advanced diagnostic and treatment services for ischemic stroke and cervical stenosis. Core services include MRI, CT scans, angiography for diagnosing and treating narrowed arteries, and balloon angioplasty for prevention of paralysis.