Dr. Kalpesh Jivan

Staff Member

Lecturer Neurosciences

Faculty of Health Sciences School of Clinical Medicine Neurology

Johannesburg Hospital

About

Kalpesh Jivan is a clinician and academic author whose work centers on the acute management of ischaemic stroke, with particular attention to evidence-based thrombolytic therapy. His scholarship reflects engagement with contemporary stroke protocols and the practical challenges of implementing guideline-driven care across diverse healthcare settings.

His published review in the Cardiovascular Journal of Africa examines intravenous thrombolysis as the gold standard treatment for acute ischaemic stroke, while critically assessing intra-arterial approaches and clot-retrieval technologies. The analysis underscores the importance of functional outcomes over procedural success, highlighting a nuanced understanding of clinical trial design and translational impact.

A recurring theme in his work is the expansion of accessible stroke care in resource-limited environments, advocating for timely imaging, streamlined emergency pathways, and public awareness initiatives. Given the limited available publications at present, this profile reflects insights drawn from a focused but clinically significant contribution to stroke management literature.

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Master’s students supervised

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