{
  "id": 8044547,
  "title": "KIMS successfully treats pregnant woman with life-threatening stroke",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/kims-successfully-treats-pregnant-woman-with-life-threatening-stroke",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-17T15:11:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/andhra-pradesh/kims-successfully-treats-pregnant-woman-with-life-threatening-stroke/article71476305.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On a recent occasion, a nine-month pregnant woman experienced a severe ischemic stroke at KIMS Seethammadhara, which was successfully treated by a team of doctors. The patient, hailing from Visakhapatnam, arrived at the hospital exhibiting symptoms such as right-sided weakness and loss of speech. Upon examination, doctors discovered substantial blockages in the major blood vessels on the left side of her brain, indicative of an acute ischemic stroke demanding urgent intervention. Due to the pregnancy's advanced stage, the medical team faced additional challenges during treatment.\n\nThe Neuro and Vascular Intervention team swiftly conducted an emergency mechanical thrombectomy to remove the blood clot obstructing the brain artery. Throughout the procedure and the patient's post-procedure recovery, the obstetrics team, under the leadership of senior gynecologist Dr. Pavani Manikya Palepu, diligently monitored both the mother and the fetus. Upon restoring cerebral blood flow and stabilizing the patient's neurological condition, the medical team coordinated the timing and method of delivery. Ultimately, a Caesarean section was performed, resulting in the birth of a healthy baby boy.\n\nDr. Venkatesh Pothula, Chief Consultant of Neuro and Vascular Intervention, emphasized that while large-vessel ischemic strokes during pregnancy are rare, they can be life-threatening, especially if they occur during the final stages of pregnancy. The doctors stressed that symptoms of stroke during pregnancy should be addressed immediately, irrespective of the pregnancy's progression, as delays could have severe consequences.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Nine-month pregnant woman suffers severe ischemic stroke at KIMS Seethammadhara",
    "Doctors perform emergency mechanical thrombectomy to remove blood clot",
    "Healthy baby boy born after successful C-section delivery"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}