Stroke, or cerebrovascular disease, is a sudden condition that is increasingly affecting more people due to the rise in unhealthy dietary habits, particularly the consumption of sugary and salty foods and beverages. This lifestyle has led to the prevalence of certain diseases that significantly affect the circulatory system and the process of blood circulation in the body, such as:

·        High blood pressure: This silent killer is the number one cause of stroke, leading tothe number of patients increasing every year. High blood pressure gradually damages the blood vessels, leading to their deterioration, narrowing, and fragility, which increasesthe risk of rupture or causes them to lose their ability to circulate blood.

·        Heart disease: Characterized by abnormalheart function, heart disease, including types such as arrhythmia, heart valve stenosis, and heart valve regurgitation, increases the risk of stroke by up to five times compared to the general population.

·        Diabetes: High blood sugar levels can damage the flexibility of blood vessel walls, making them fragile and more prone to rupture, especially in the brain.

·        Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA): Symptoms such as slurred speech, blurred vision, and weakness in the face, arm, or leg that resolve within 24 hours can be a precursor to a stroke. Up to 40% of people who have had a TIA will have a stroke, and one in three people who have had a TIA will end up with permanent paralysis.

"Critical Emergency "

Does the chance of survival depend on traffic conditions?

Critical Emergency! Immediate treatment can start right at your doorstep (Call 1772, press 7)

Phyathai 1 Stroke Center has been certified to international standards as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by DNV-GL in 2016. It offers a full range of stroke treatment technologies and a 24-hour acute stroke care system (24 Hour Stroke Fast Track).

Since 2015, Phyathai 1 Hospital has developed the Stroke Ambulance, a mobile acute stroke treatment unit equipped with a mobile CT scanner, a mobile laboratory, and a video conferencing system for real-time communication with emergency physicians at the hospital. It alsoincludes all necessary equipment for diagnosing and treating stroke patients according to international standards. The Stroke Ambulance is designed to navigate through traffic in Thailand and can access more than 80% of the streets in Bangkok.

Immediate protection from stroke with immediate access to experts (Call 1772, press 7)

As soon as an emergency is reported to the Phyathai 1 Stroke Center, emergency physicians, nurses, and radiology technicians trained in stroke care will immediately depart with the Stroke Ambulance. Simultaneously, stroke specialists at the hospital and other relevant departments will prepare to administer continuous treatment upon the patient’s arrival at the hospital (Stroke Fast Track).

Turn an emergency into an opportunity
Pay 20,000 Baht = Stroke Ambulance

The Stroke Ambulance service costs 20,000 Baht per use due to the expenses associated with installing and developing the vehicle, including the CT scanner installation and the communication system for disease diagnosis. The service provides immediate treatment for patients in case of a critical emergency:

·        Patients can utilize UCEP (Universal Coverage for Emergency Patients) or emergency rights according to government policy to receive treatment at the nearest hospital at nocost. The Stroke Ambulance can be summoned by dialing 1772 and pressing 7.

·        The hospital will attend to the patient until the blood clot dissolving medication is fully administered, and the doctor confirms that the patient is out of the critical condition, without incurring any treatment costs, except for other treatments that occur after the critical condition has passed.

·        Coverage starts immediately from the first day of purchase and lasts for a full year.

Overcome the crisis of stroke with the mobile acute stroke treatment unit (Stroke Ambulance). An innovation that allows immediate treatment of patients right at their doorstep.