Stroke treatment restores blood flow to the brain as fast as possible using clot-busting medicines or mechanical thrombectomy, where a catheter removes the clot. Rehabilitation helps recovery afterwards. Typical hospital stay: 5 to 10 days (acute care) Time to plan in India: Varies; rehabilitation stays of 2 to 6 weeks are common Who needs it?* Acute ischaemic stroke (emergency) * Stroke rehabilitation after the acute phase * Prevention after a minor stroke or TIA How it's do

Epilepsy surgery aims to stop or reduce seizures that do not respond to medicines, by removing or disconnecting the brain area where seizures start, or by implanting a stimulation device. Typical hospital stay: 5 to 7 days Time to plan in India: 3 to 4 weeks (plus time for pre-surgical tests) Who needs it?* Seizures not controlled by two or more medicines * A clear seizure focus on MRI and EEG * Children and adults with drug-resistant epilepsy How it's done1. Video EEG monito

A VP (ventriculoperitoneal) shunt is a thin tube that drains excess cerebrospinal fluid from the brain into the abdomen, relieving pressure caused by hydrocephalus. An endoscopic alternative (ETV) suits some patients. Typical hospital stay: 3 to 5 days Time to plan in India: 10 to 14 days Who needs it?* Hydrocephalus in babies, children or adults * Normal pressure hydrocephalus in older adults How it's done1. CT or MRI to confirm hydrocephalus 2. General anaesthesia 3. The sh