When 56-year-old Mr. Adeolu slumped one morning in his kitchen, his wife thought he had tripped. It wasn’t until she noticed his slurred speech and the way the right side of his face drooped that she realized something was deeply wrong. They rushed to the hospital and that timing made all the difference. Mr. Adeolu had suffered an ischemic stroke. Today, after expert intervention, months of physiotherapy, and unrelenting family support, he is walking, speaking clearly, and even mentoring younger stroke survivors.
This is what stroke recovery can look like when care is prompt, coordinated, and compassionate.
At Lagos Executive Cardiovascular Centre, we see hundreds of stroke cases each year, many arriving too late. Stroke is now one of the leading causes of adult disability and death in Nigeria, yet many people don’t recognize the signs or understand how to reduce their risk.
A stroke happens when blood flow to the brain is interrupted either by a clot (ischemic stroke) or by bleeding (hemorrhagic stroke). Without oxygen, brain cells begin to die within minutes. The aftermath depends on how much of the brain was affected and how quickly treatment began.
There’s no one-size-fits-all stroke patient. It can happen to anyone, though certain factors increase your risk high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, obesity, excessive alcohol, and family history. Age plays a role, but strokes are increasingly affecting younger adults, even those in their 30s and 40s.
In Mr. Adeolu’s case, undiagnosed hypertension was the culprit. Like many men his age, he rarely visited a doctor and dismissed fatigue and blurred vision as stress. It wasn’t until he faced the greatest medical crisis of his life that he learned what high blood pressure had been doing quietly in the background.
Preventing stroke means staying ahead of the silent killers. Regular blood pressure checks, managing blood sugar, quitting smoking, eating more vegetables and less salt, and moving your body every day are powerful steps. But so is paying attention to the small warnings persistent headaches, dizziness, numbness, confusion, and slurred speech should never be ignored.
Recovery doesn’t happen overnight. At LECC, we support patients from the ICU through rehabilitation. Our neurologists, neurosurgeons, physiotherapists, dietitians, and speech therapists all work together. For some patients, surgery is necessary. For others, medication and therapy pave the way. But in every case, family education and support are key. Stroke doesn’t just affect the body, it impacts emotions, identity, and relationships.
We’ve seen what’s possible. Patients relearning to walk, write, or speak again and some even going back to work or finding new passions. It all begins with timely expert care.
This month at LECC, as part of our ongoing Stroke Clinic Promotion, we’re offering 10% off consultations with our expert neurologist and, if required, 10% off neurosurgery procedures. We want to make it easier for you or your loved ones to access the specialized care needed to prevent or recover from stroke.
If you or someone you love has experienced stroke symptoms, don’t wait. Time lost is brain lost, but with the right care, recovery is absolutely possible.
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