FKUI Develops Portable Tools For Early Detection Of Stroke Symptoms

The new innovation was developed by the Faculty of Medicine (FK) of the University of Indonesia (UI) in the field of neuroscience. FKUI professor Prof. Dr. Al Rasyid introduced a Digital Microcapillary, a portable tool designed to detect a stroke early.

This tool will examine blood viscosity in the body that will help detect hemorphological disorders, one of the main factors causing stroke.

"Digital Microcapillary technology allows more accurate and rapid detection of changes in blood flow. With this early detection, medical management can be carried out earlier, thereby reducing the risk of worsening acute stroke attacks and increasing the patient's clinical output," said Prof. Al Rasyid in his statement in Depok as reported by ANTARA, Sunday, September 29.

He explained that this tool is easy to use, portable and affordable, so it can be implemented in various health facilities, from referral hospitals to health centers in remote areas.

Stroke is one of the biggest health problems in Indonesia. According to data from the Global Burden of Disease in 2020, stroke is responsible for 6.6 million deaths and 143.23 million disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) globally.

Meanwhile, BPJS reports show that stroke treatment costs in Indonesia increased sharply, from IDR 1.43 trillion in 2016 to IDR 2.57 trillion in 2018.

This tool has great potential to support early detection of hemorphological disturbances and improve the quality of stroke treatment in Indonesia. With better monitoring, patients can get faster treatment, which can improve clinical conditions significantly," he said.

According to him, the implementation of Digital Microcapillaries requires a comprehensive approach, ranging from equipment procurement to training for medical personnel to ensure accurate operation and interpretation of results.

He emphasized the importance of supporting infrastructure such as telemedicine to support remote consultations between medical personnel in remote areas and specialist doctors at referral hospitals.

"I would like to reiterate the importance of early detection of hemorphological disturbances in the development of acute stroke externality and prevention in Indonesia. The use of Digital Microcapillary tools offers great opportunities to improve the quality of stroke treatment, enable early detection, and more timely intervention," said Prof. Al Rasyid.

This innovation is expected to pave the way for more effective stroke treatments in all corners of Indonesia, as well as encourage collaboration between governments, health institutions, and the community to jointly improve the national health system.

Prof. Al Rasyid has published the results of his research in various international scientific journals. Some of his well-known studies include studies of blood viscosity in cases of ischemic stroke, chronic heart disease, and potential anthocianin benefits in people with small blood vessel disease of the brain.