Bengaluru, 24th September 2025: Narayana Health City has crossed a historic milestone of over
1 lakh neurological procedures in 20 years, reinforcing its position as a
national leader in advanced Brain and Neuro Care. This achievement
reflects two decades of cutting-edge treatments, pioneering technology, and
unwavering patient trust.
From life-threatening seizures to a Brain Stroke and a
rare movement disorder, specialists at Narayana Health City, Bengaluru, have
transformed the lives of multiple patients through state-of-the-art neurological
care and seamless multidisciplinary teamwork.
The first case involved a 21-year-old university
student, Ms Deepa (name changed), who arrived with persistent seizures after an
initial treatment elsewhere. She was in super-refractory status epilepticus—a
condition in which seizures continue beyond 24 hours despite aggressive
medication. Over a period of nearly seven weeks, a coordinated team of
neurologists, epileptologists, critical-care experts, nurses, and neuro-rehab
therapists provided intensive treatment, including multiple anaesthetic-coma
therapies, anti-seizure medicines, and immunotherapy. Against the odds,
she gradually regained full consciousness. She is now able to walk unaided and
live independently.
“Seizures lasting more than five minutes are a
medical emergency. Early recognition and rapid treatment can be life-saving,” emphasised Dr. Gopal Krishna Dash, Senior Consultant
Epileptologist, Narayana Health City.
The second patient, Mr. Rajesh (name changed), aged 50
years, experienced severe upper-body dystonia (a movement disorder),
endured months of relentless, involuntary backward arching that left him unable
to sit or stand comfortably. Oral medications and botulinum toxin injections
failed to help. The team recommended Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)—implanting
tiny electrodes to correct abnormal brain signals. Within a month of
fine-tuning the stimulation, his symptoms had reduced significantly, and he now
enjoys a near-normal life.
“Awareness of DBS for movement disorders remains low,
yet its benefits can be dramatic. Its indications are expanding rapidly and
deserve wider recognition,” noted Dr.
Kuldeep Shetty, Consultant Movement Disorders Specialist, Narayana Health City.
“One in every four Individuals is at risk of stroke
in their entire lifetime, and one in every fifty individuals will have an
aneurysm in the brain, which is treatable. Even if there are subtle symptoms,
it is advisable to undergo urgent CT or MR angiography. Timely interventions
like Mechanical Thrombectomy, Carotid Stenting, Flow diverter, etc, are
available, which can protect the brain and help patients return to normal life.
At Narayana Health, we run a Neurological Program with super-specialists
working on different domains ranging from Stroke and Interventional Neurology
to Epilepsy to Movement Disorder,” said Dr. Vikram Huded, Senior
Consultant, Director and Clinical Lead, Interventional Neurology Program,
Narayana Health.
“While I was driving from Goa to Bangalore, I
experienced weakness due to a TIA, and my daughter was quick to note it. She
drove me to a hospital where a CT scan revealed the issue. I then came down to
Narayana Health City in Bangalore, where I underwent a carotid stenting
procedure. To my surprise, it was painless and smooth. A TIA is a medical
emergency — acting fast makes all the difference. Thank you to the
Narayana Health team for the expert clinical care from the Clinical and Nursing
teams. This ensured that I was able to get back to my regular activities and,
in fact, am feeling much better than I was before. My recovery has been
possible only because my daughter did not delay in taking me to a hospital. I
urge everyone — don’t wait, seek help immediately. I would also like to
congratulate the Narayana Health team for achieving this significant milestone
of 1 lakh neuro procedures, and I am happy to grace this occasion as an
ex-patient,” said renowned singer Mr. Lucky Ali.
These two stories—spanning critical care, advanced
imaging, and minimally invasive procedures demonstrate how early
diagnosis, technology-driven treatments, and coordinated expertise can
restore lives. Narayana Health continues to set new benchmarks in comprehensive
brain and neuro care, offering patients and their families a future filled with
renewed hope.
About Narayana Health:
Narayana Health, founded by Dr. Devi Shetty and
headquartered in Bengaluru, is a leading presence in the global healthcare
landscape. As one of the largest healthcare providers in India, Narayana Health
operates a comprehensive range of primary, secondary, and super-specialty
tertiary care facilities across India and the Caribbean. The group’s Centres of
Excellence in various medical domains, a team of 18,822 dedicated
professionals, including 3,868 skilled doctors and specialists, and a relentless
focus on patient well-being and clinical excellence underscore its position as
a beacon of hope and healing in the healthcare industry.
Narayana One Health (NH Integrated Care) and Narayana
Health Insurance are subsidiaries of Narayana Health.
For more information, visit https://www.narayanahealth.org/
