Stroke treatment is a long and expensive journey, from initial emergency care to post-stroke rehabilitation. To better prepare yourself when you unfortunately face this dangerous disease, here is information about stroke treatment costs that you need to know.
Factors affecting the cost of stroke treatment
Regarding the cost of stroke treatment, it is difficult to give a specific number because it depends on many factors including:
How stroke types affect costs
Due to the different dangerous nature and treatment methods, the cost will also be different. Accordingly, ischemic stroke has less complicated treatment methods than hemorrhagic stroke, so the cost will also usually be less expensive and the cost will only increase when the patient needs surgery or complex interventions.
About the severity
It is understandable that the severity of the disease affects the cost. Of course, mild strokes that only require medical treatment will be cheaper than severe cases that require surgery and long-term rehabilitation.
About treatment
Treatment methods will depend on the disease and the severity of the disease, and there will be different treatment regimens. Currently, there are treatment methods including: Treatment with dissolving drugs for ischemic stroke, surgery to remove blood clots, and stereotactic radiosurgery. Therefore, the cost will also vary depending on the treatment method.
About treatment and recovery time
For stroke, there are cases where patients have to go through a long treatment and recovery process, which can last for several months or even years. Therefore, the cost will also vary depending on this.
About location and medical facilities
Usually, large hospitals with modern facilities and located in big cities often have higher costs than small hospitals.
Average costs of stroke treatment
- The initial treatment costs will include the cost of emergency care at the scene when a stroke is detected, then the cost of determining the type of stroke and the extent of brain damage through a CT scan or MRI, and finally the emergency treatment, where the doctor will give the patient clot-busting drugs. The total initial treatment cost will range from several tens of millions to hundreds of millions depending on the severity of the stroke.
- For the cost of intensive treatment after emergency care to restore function and prevent complications, the cost will include surgery, care in the recovery room, and medication costs during the treatment process.
- Rehabilitation and long-term care costs include physical therapy and speech therapy to help patients regain mobility, communication, and daily living skills. Home care and assistive devices such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, etc. are also essential.
Each cost item will depend on many different factors depending on each specific case. However, the average estimated cost for mild stroke cases ranges from 30-70 million VND. For severe stroke cases, the cost can range from 150-500 million VND. In cases requiring long-term rehabilitation and home care, the total annual cost can be up to 100-200 million VND or more.
Tips to save on stroke treatment costs
To reduce the financial burden during stroke treatment, patients can refer to the following tips:
- Using health insurance: Although 100% does not support stroke treatment, having health insurance will somewhat reduce the financial burden. Therefore, families need to prepare for this service package, especially additional insurance packages that support stroke treatment costs.
- Regular health check-ups: This will help patients detect risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and high blood fat early, thereby effectively preventing stroke.
- You can participate in patient support programs organized by many organizations and hospitals to provide financial support as well as stroke treatment for patients in difficult circumstances.
- Use comprehensive nursing and care services: It sounds absurd and many people will mistakenly think that this will cost more money. However, if you understand its nature, this is an effective way to save money. Because when you are well cared for from nutrition, scientific exercise to a reasonable lifestyle and regular physical monitoring, it will help the body stay healthy, prevent unnecessary diseases from coming, and avoid huge costs in treating diseases when they occur.
It can be seen that the cost of stroke treatment is not small, greatly affecting the finances and economy of the patient and his family. However, good preparation as well as having backup plans in self-care is a way to help reduce the financial burden that you should apply.
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