Stroke is the second leading cause of death worldwide and the third leading cause of long-term disability. It is also a leading cause of dementia and depression in older adults. About 80 percent of strokes are ischaemic, caused when the arteries to the brain become narrowed or blocked and reduce blood flow. The remaining 20 percent are haemorrhagic, caused when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures.
The good news is that most strokes are preventable when risk factors are identified early. A comprehensive stroke screening at FV Hospital combines advanced MRA imaging of the brain and carotid arteries with a full cardiac workup and metabolic assessment, giving you a clear picture of your personal risk before symptoms appear.
At around USD 695, this is one of Asia's best value comprehensive stroke screenings. Comparable programmes in Singapore typically cost 2 to 3 times more, without significant clinical differences at a JCI-accredited hospital like FV.
FV Hospital recommends a stroke screening for:
Understanding what causes strokes helps make sense of why each test in this screening matters.
Ischaemic strokes (about 80 percent of cases) happen when arteries supplying blood to the brain become narrowed or blocked. The MRA (Magnetic Resonance Angiogram) in this programme images the brain and carotid arteries directly, so specialists can see if any vessels are narrowed, blocked, or abnormal.
Haemorrhagic strokes happen when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or ruptures. This can result from uncontrolled high blood pressure, overtreatment with blood thinners, weak spots in vessel walls (aneurysms), or an abnormal tangle of thin-walled vessels (arteriovenous malformations). The MRA can detect aneurysms and vascular malformations, while the blood pressure, cardiac, and blood tests assess broader risk.
From your first message to the specialist report, everything is arranged in English:
The Sondax concierge add-ons are listed in the booking box above. If your on-site consultation identifies areas needing further investigation, FV Hospital can arrange follow-up specialist consultations and additional imaging, which Sondax helps coordinate.
FV Hospital was established in Ho Chi Minh City in 2003 and is a member of Thomson Medical, one of Southeast Asia's leading healthcare groups. FV was the first hospital in southern Vietnam to earn the JCI Gold Seal in 2016, and has renewed its JCI accreditation four consecutive times with over 98 percent compliance across more than 1,200 international patient safety and quality criteria.
With 45+ specialties, 210+ Vietnamese and international doctors, and care for more than 6 million patients since 2003, FV blends French and Vietnamese medical expertise and provides English- and French-speaking staff for international patients.
