Medicover successfully performs rare neuro procedure

Metro India News | Hyderabad  

Medicover Hospitals, Hyderabad announced the successful treatment of a 54-year-old patient from Andhra Pradesh who was suffering from recurrent posterior circulation strokes caused by a near-total blockage of the Basilar Artery — one of the brain’s most critical blood vessels responsible for supplying blood to the brainstem and posterior brain regions. The patient was admitted with progressive neurological symptoms including inability to speak and swallow, severe giddiness, imbalance while walking, and inability to walk without support.

Considering the repeated strokes despite optimal medical therapy, the multidisciplinary neuro sciences team on March 17, 2026, successfully performed a technically challenging Basilar Artery Stenting procedure, restoring blood flow to the affected region of the brain. The procedure was led by Dr. Annapureddy Jagadish, Consultant Stroke and Interventional Neurologist, along with Dr. Kamepalli Hari Kishore, Consultant Neuro and Interventional Radiologist. Following the intervention, the patient showed steady neurological recovery with rehabilitation and physiotherapy support and was discharged in stable condition.

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Annapureddy Jagadish said that Basilar artery stenosis is among the most life-threatening forms of stroke disease because it affects the brainstem, which controls breathing, consciousness, balance, swallowing, speech, and other vital neurological functions.