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EMERGENCY:Sudden facial droop, arm weakness, slurred speech, severe sudden headache, or vision loss (FAST stroke signs) —call040-46324365immediately — 24 hours, 7 days— 24/7

Cerebrovascular Disorders:
24-Hour Emergency Stroke & Vascular Care

The region's leading center for Stroke, Aneurysms, AVMs, and Moyamoya disease. providing immediate life-saving interventions in Hyderabad.

Emergency Response

24/7 Activation

Emergency Phone

040-46324365

Cerebrovascular disorders are conditions of the brain's blood vessels: ischaemic stroke (when a vessel is blocked by a clot), haemorrhagic stroke (when a vessel ruptures), cerebral aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST), Moyamoya disease, transient ischaemic attack, subarachnoid haemorrhage, carotid and vertebral artery dissection, CNS vasculitis, posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES), reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS), hypertensive encephalopathy, and spinal cord infarction. These conditions share the same cerebrovascular neurology team, the same MRI-with-vessel-imaging protocol, and the same stroke and neuro-ICU pathway. Most are neurological emergencies in which the speed of treatment determines how much brain tissue is saved. KIMS Neuroscience Hyderabad provides 24/7 stroke activation, IV thrombolysis up to 4.5 hours, mechanical thrombectomy up to 24 hours in selected patients, and aneurysm clipping and coiling. Call 040-46324365 BEFORE driving — the stroke team activates on the phone call.

What they are: Conditions of the brain's blood vessels — ischaemic stroke (clot), haemorrhagic stroke (bleed), aneurysms, AVMs, CVST, moyamoya, TIA, arterial dissection, CNS vasculitis, PRES, and RCVS. Most are neurological emergencies in which the speed of treatment determines how much brain tissue is saved.
Conditions treated: Ischemic Stroke · Hemorrhagic Stroke · Subarachnoid Hemorrhage · Cerebral Aneurysms · Moyamoya Disease · CVST (cerebral venous sinus thrombosis) · AVMs · TIA (warning stroke) · Carotid Artery Dissection · Cerebral Vasculitis · Hypertensive Encephalopathy · Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) · Spinal Cord Infarction · Vertebral Artery Dissection · RCVS (reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome).
Time windows that matter: IV thrombolysis up to 4.5 hours from ischaemic stroke onset · Mechanical thrombectomy (endovascular clot retrieval, not brain surgery) up to 24 hours in selected large-vessel occlusion patients · Aneurysm treatment within 24 hours of subarachnoid hemorrhage to prevent re-bleed.
Capability: 24/7 stroke protocol activation · CT and angiography within 25 minutes of ER entry · 24/7 mechanical thrombectomy · Dedicated Neuro-ICU with TCD and ICP monitoring · Advanced microsurgery with robotic guidance.
FAST stroke recognition: Face drooping · Arm weakness · Speech difficulty · Time to call 040-46324365. Every minute of delay loses brain tissue — call before driving, so the team is ready.
Specific Indian patterns: Pregnancy-related CVST is common — specific anticoagulation and endovascular protocols at KIMS. Moyamoya disease accounts for ~15% of childhood strokes in India — STA-MCA bypass and indirect synangiosis at KIMS.
Contact KIMS: EMERGENCY (24/7): 040-46324365 — activates the stroke team before you arrive · Outpatient: 040-44885000 · neuroscience@kimshospitals.com

Fact	Details
Conditions covered	Ischemic Stroke · Hemorrhagic Stroke · Subarachnoid Hemorrhage · Cerebral Aneurysms · Moyamoya · CVST · AVMs · TIA · Carotid Artery Dissection · Cerebral Vasculitis · Hypertensive Encephalopathy · Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) · Spinal Cord Infarction · Vertebral Artery Dissection · RCVS
Stroke window for IV thrombolysis	4.5 hours from symptom onset · CT and angiography within 25 minutes of ER entry at KIMS
Mechanical thrombectomy	Available 24/7 at KIMS · Endovascular (catheter-based, not open brain surgery) · Window up to 24 hours from symptom onset in selected large-vessel occlusion patients · The biggest advance in stroke care in a generation
Aneurysm programme	Microsurgical clipping (>97% permanent obliteration) and endovascular coiling · Flow diversion devices for selected unruptured aneurysms
Moyamoya in India	Approximately 15% of childhood strokes in India · STA-MCA direct bypass and indirect synangiosis at KIMS prevent recurrent strokes
CVST in pregnancy	Specific protocols for pregnancy-related cerebral venous sinus thrombosis · Emergency anticoagulation and endovascular thrombectomy for refractory cases
Emergency contact	040-46324365 (24/7) · Activates the stroke team before arrival · Call first, then come

What Are Cerebrovascular Disorders?

Cerebrovascular disorders are conditions caused by problems with blood vessels supplying the brain. Whether it's a blocked artery (Ischemic Stroke) or a ruptured vessel (Aneurysm/Hemorrhage), these conditions require immediate emergency capability and deep subspecialist expertise.

In India, cerebrovascular disease is the second leading cause of death. Notably, one in four Indian stroke patients is under 50. At KIMS Neuroscience, we address the unique burden of vascular disease in South India, including pregnancy-related CVST and Moyamoya disease.

The "Time is Brain" Protocol

Every minute of an untreated stroke kills 1.9 million brain cells. Our protocol ensures IV Thrombolysis begins within 60 minutes and Thrombectomy within 90 minutes of hospital arrival.

Vascular Conditions We Treat

Ischemic Stroke

Time-critical clot removal. IV thrombolysis (4.5-hour window) and mechanical thrombectomy — endovascular clot retrieval, not open surgery — available 24/7, up to 24 hours in selected patients.

Hemorrhagic Stroke

Emergency surgery for brain bleeds, including cerebellar haematoma evacuation and minimally invasive aspiration.

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

Brief symptoms that resolve are a medical emergency. Same-day assessment reduces major stroke risk by 80%.

Cerebral Aneurysms

Specialist management of unruptured aneurysms using microsurgical clipping or flow diversion devices.

Arteriovenous Malformations

Multi-modal treatment for vascular tangles: microsurgical resection, Gamma Knife, and endovascular embolisation.

Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

Treatment for ruptured aneurysms (Thunderclap headache). Emergency clipping or coiling within 24 hours.

Moyamoya Disease

Expert bypass surgery (STA-MCA) for children and adults to restore blood flow and prevent recurring strokes.

CVST (Brain Vein Clots)

Critical care for pregnancy-related sinus thrombosis, a high-prevalence condition in India requiring urgent anticoagulation.

Carotid Artery Dissection

Tear in the inner layer of the carotid artery — a leading cause of stroke in young adults. Triggered by minor neck trauma, chiropractic manipulation, or connective tissue disorders. Presents with neck pain, Horner's syndrome and downstream ischaemic stroke. CT/MR angiography confirms diagnosis. Antiplatelet or anticoagulant therapy; endovascular stenting for selected cases.

Cerebral Vasculitis

Inflammation of brain blood vessels — primary CNS angiitis or secondary to systemic vasculitis. Presents with headache, cognitive change, focal deficits and recurrent strokes. MRI shows multifocal infarcts; angiography reveals beading; brain biopsy may be required. Immunosuppression with steroids and cyclophosphamide or rituximab.

Hypertensive Encephalopathy

Acute neurological dysfunction from severely elevated blood pressure overwhelming cerebral autoregulation. Presents with headache, confusion, visual disturbance, seizures and altered consciousness. MRI may show posterior white-matter oedema. Emergency: controlled BP reduction in ICU with continuous monitoring — reverses with treatment.

Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)

Reversible vasogenic oedema typically in posterior cerebral regions. Triggers: severe hypertension, eclampsia, immunosuppressants (tacrolimus, ciclosporin), chemotherapy. Headache, seizures, visual loss, altered mental state. MRI shows symmetric occipito-parietal oedema. Reverses on removing the trigger and controlling BP — most patients recover fully.

Spinal Cord Infarction

Stroke of the spinal cord — sudden paraplegia, sensory loss with preserved proprioception (anterior spinal artery syndrome) and bowel/bladder dysfunction. Causes: aortic dissection, atherosclerosis, post-surgical, fibrocartilaginous embolism. MRI confirms. Supportive care, anti-platelet therapy and aggressive rehabilitation.

Vertebral Artery Dissection

Tear in the vertebral artery wall — common cause of posterior circulation stroke in young adults. Often follows neck trauma, sport injuries or sudden head turning. Presents with occipital headache, neck pain and brainstem/cerebellar ischaemic symptoms. MR angiography or CTA confirms. Antithrombotic therapy; endovascular intervention for refractory cases.

24/7 Stroke Activation

Team activates on arrival; CT scan & Angiography within 25 mins of ER entry.

Mechanical Thrombectomy

Endovascular clot retrieval — a catheter-based procedure, not open surgery — available 24/7 for large vessel occlusions up to 24 hours from stroke onset in selected patients.

Neuro-Critical Care

Dedicated Neuro ICU with TCD monitoring and continuous ICP surveillance.

Advanced Microsurgery

KIMS Neuroscience performs aneurysm procedures with robotic guidance.

Stroke Emergency

Our neurovascular team is on-call 24/7 for aneurysms, strokes, and brain bleeds.

CALL 040-46324365

The KIMS Advantage

Only Center with full-spectrum capability
Mechanical Thrombectomy 24/7
Advanced biplane neuro-intervention
India-first Robotic Cranial Guidance

Related Programmes

Acute stroke is treated through the 24/7 neuro-ICU with IV thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy; recovery is coordinated by the multidisciplinary rehabilitation team from day one.

Neurocritical Care Programme →Advanced Neurorehabilitation Programme →

Second Opinions

For incidentally found Aneurysms or AVMsneuroscience@kimshospitals.com

Neurovascular FAQs

KIMS Neuroscience is the most comprehensive stroke center in the region, providing 24/7 emergency thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy. we manage everything from simple strokes to complex Moyamoya bypass surgery.

Call 040-46324365 immediately. Our stroke protocol activates the moment you call, ensuring the team is ready before you arrive.

Yes. Mechanical thrombectomy — an endovascular procedure in which a catheter is guided to the blocked brain artery to retrieve the clot; no incision in the skull — is available 24/7 at KIMS for ischaemic stroke caused by large vessel occlusion, allowing for clot removal up to 24 hours after symptom onset in selected patients.

Yes. We offer both microsurgical clipping (over 97% permanent obliteration) and endovascular coiling.

Yes. We have specialized protocols for pregnancy-related CVST, including emergency anticoagulation and endovascular thrombectomy for refractory cases.

Yes. Moyamoya accounts for 15% of childhood strokes in India. We perform specialized bypass surgery (indirect synangiosis and direct STA-MCA) to prevent further strokes.

F = Face drooping (ask the person to smile — does one side droop?). A = Arm weakness (ask them to raise both arms — does one drift down?). S = Speech difficulty (ask them to repeat a simple sentence — is it slurred or strange?). T = Time to call 040-46324365. The IV thrombolysis window is 4.5 hours from symptom onset; the mechanical thrombectomy window extends up to 24 hours in selected cases — but earlier is always better. Every minute of delay loses brain tissue.

Every Second Counts

Don't ignore brief symptoms or sudden severe headaches. Our specialist team is ready to provide definitive vascular care.

040-44885000

Second opinions for incidentally found aneurysms or AVMs: neuroscience@kimshospitals.com