India, Nov. 2 -- When we talk about life-altering medical events, heart attacks usually hog the spotlight. But there's another stealthy killer lurking in the shadows, quietly reshaping lives in seconds: stroke. Also read | Neurologist debunks myths about morning headaches, from painless strokes to mini-strokes: Warning signs to never ignore and when to seek help

In India alone, stroke accounts for nearly 30 percent of overall morbidity, with cases doubling over the past decade, Dr Darshan Doshi, consultant neurologist at PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai. It's a sobering statistic, but there's a silver lining - stroke is largely preventable.

"With stroke contributing to around 30 percent of the overall morbi...