Believers Church Medical College Hospital

  Advancing Stroke & Neurology Care: Believers Hospital’s Comprehensive Interventional Neurology Center A Revolutionary Step in Stroke and Neurological Treatment Believers Church Medical College Hospital, Thiruvalla, continues to set new benchmarks in interventional radiology with its state-of-the-art Comprehensive Interventional Radiology Center —the first of its kind in Central Travancore . Established in 2021 under the expert leadership of Dr. Tom George , this center specializes in minimally invasive, image-guided treatments for complex neurological and vascular conditions. Now, with the addition of Dr. Aswin Padmanabhan , a leading Neurovascular & Interventional Radiologist with an impressive track record of 5000+ successful interventional neurology procedures , the hospital strengthens its position as a leader in stroke and neurology care . What is Interventional Radiology? Interventional radiology (IR) is a cutting-edge medical specialty that utilizes advan...

  Did You Know? Until 1995, There Was No Emergency Care for Stroke! Times Have Changed—So Has the Story of Stroke - Dr. Aswin Padmanabhan (Neurovascular & Interventional Radiologist, Believers Hospital) Stroke: A Medical Emergency That Demands Immediate Action The human brain is one of the most vital and complex organs, controlling everything from movement and speech to thought and emotions. A stroke—often referred to as a "brain attack" —can suddenly disrupt this delicate system, causing severe disability or even death. If we look back to 1995 , stroke was often a death sentence or a guarantee of lifelong disability. There were no effective treatments, and patients were left with permanent damage, often bedridden or unable to speak. But today, everything has changed! With advancements in medical science, stroke is no longer an untreatable condition. Time is of the essence. If a patient reaches the hospital within 4.5 to 24 hours , modern treatments can help rest...