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Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath admits the mistake he made when he suffered a stroke: '...instead of thinking I could just sleep it off'
October 29, 2025 12:30 pm
Kamath had first revealed details in February 2024, sharing he suffered a mini stroke “out of the blue”, attributing it to factors such as stress, poor sleep, dehydration, and over-exercising, after losing his father.
World Stroke Day | Blood pressure, diabetes and smoking increase risk of brain stroke: Expert
October 28, 2025 9:58 pm
Time is crucial, as loss of oxygen to the brain cells for even one minute can cause loss of 1.8 million neurons.
World Stroke Day | BP, diabetes, smoking increase the risk of brain stroke: Expert
October 30, 2023 9:33 am
Dr Anil Dhingra, associate director neurology, emphasised the need for correctly identifying the cause of stroke which could be due to blockage of a blood vessel or leakage from a blood vessel, thus causing a haemorrhage.
How to understand the signs and symptoms of stroke
October 29, 2022 4:15 pm
Being stroke-ready is nothing but knowing when and where to seek help, without wasting a minute. That’s because brain cells die at the rate of about 4 million neurons a minute, says Dr Pradyumna Oak, Director & Head – Neurology, Nanavati Max Super Specialty Hospital, Mumbai. A World Stroke Day special.
World Stroke Day 2022: Know everything from risk factors to improving strength after stroke
October 29, 2022 10:20 am
This year's World Stroke Day theme #precioustime revolves around the importance of timely medical care and why every second matters when a patient has a stroke
Do diabetes and hypertension lead to an increased risk of stroke?
October 29, 2022 10:45 am
World Stroke Day 2022: The expert noted that stroke is the fourth leading cause of death and the fifth leading cause of disability in India
Expert suggests five things you can do to prevent a stroke
October 30, 2021 12:18 pm
Brain stroke is a condition which affects the brain and is a leading cause of disability and mortality in the country, with nearly 18 lakh cases of stroke being reported each year, said Dr Jeyaraj Pandian
World Stroke Day: Time is of essence, every minute after a stroke is crucial, say experts
October 29, 2021 1:25 pm
Stroke is a medical emergency which occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked either by a clot or a burst.
World Stroke Day: What should one do when experiencing a stroke?
October 29, 2021 12:09 pm
In case you are alone, it is advisable to find someone to help you follow the first aid
World Stroke Day 2020: Beware! Work stress can increase the risk of getting a stroke
October 29, 2020 12:30 pm
While a stroke can happen anywhere, at any time and to anyone, to reduce the risk, management of stress is essential
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