Cardioembolic Stroke
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Cardioembolic stroke is a type of cerebrovascular event in which a clot formed in the heart travels through the bloodstream and blocks an artery of the brain, interrupting blood flow to an area of brain tissue.
Common symptoms: it usually appears suddenly, with weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding, altered vision, intense dizziness, or asymmetry in the face.
Common causes: it is frequently associated with heart rhythm disturbances and other heart conditions that promote clot formation.
When to see a doctor? With any sudden-onset sign, it's advisable to seek emergency care without delay, since time is critical.
Which specialist treats it? Its study and follow-up involve the neurologist and the cardiologist, with support from emergency medicine and neurosurgery. If you or a family member has these signs, the advisable thing is to assess the situation as soon as possible with a health professional.
Data on 609 doctors who treat cardioembolic stroke
Which specialist treats cardioembolic stroke?
Cardioembolic stroke is an emergency treated by an Emergency Medicine specialist, with a Cardiologist following up on the underlying heart cause; a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon may be involved if a procedure is needed. Seek immediate care if you have sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, or loss of balance.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cardioembolic stroke
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Eliosa Fernández
Dr. Fania García
Frequently asked questions
What is cardioembolic stroke?
Cardioembolic stroke is a type of cerebrovascular event in which a clot formed in the heart travels through the bloodstream and blocks an artery of the brain, interrupting blood flow to an area of brain tissue.
Which doctor treats cardioembolic stroke?
Cardioembolic stroke is an emergency treated by an Emergency Medicine specialist, with a Cardiologist following up on the underlying heart cause; a Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeon may be involved if a procedure is needed. Seek immediate care if you have sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, or loss of balance.