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Cerebrovascular accidents are the fourth leading cause of death and fifth leading cause of adult disability. It can be defined as a focal neurological deficit due to a vascular lesion lasting longer than 24 hours. The incidence of stroke in India ranges between 105 and 152/1 lakh people per year. The present articles deal with a diagnosed case of Right ataxic hemiparesis presenting with right sided hemiparesis with acute infarct in the left half of the pons. The Ayurvedic diagnosis of Marmabhighatajanya Dakshina Pakshaghata was made and managed with Alepa, Nithya Virechana, Sarvanga Abhyanga followed by Shashtika Shali Pinda Sweda, Nasya, Physiotherapy along with Shamana Oushadhi. Assessment of the patient was made before and after treatment using National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIH-SS), Modified Rankin Scale (MRS) and Barthel Index Score. Maximum improvement was seen in Dysarthria, fine movements and facial palsy. At the end of treatment, he was able to walk without support and able to look after own affair without support. Ayurvedic treatment procedures along with Shamana Oushadhi have a significant role in the management of Pakshaghata.
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