Ischemic Stroke
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Recognizing the signs of a stroke and acting immediately can be decisive: a drooping face, weakness in one arm, or difficulty speaking are warnings that call for phoning emergency services without wasting time.
An ischemic stroke occurs when a clot blocks blood flow to a part of the brain, depriving that area of oxygen.
Warning signs: Sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arm, or leg, confusion, trouble speaking or seeing, and loss of balance.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and emergency services intervene in the acute phase, and other professionals then take part in recovery. With any sudden symptom of this kind, immediate care is the priority.
Data on 3,801 doctors who treat ischemic stroke
Which specialist treats ischemic stroke?
An ischemic stroke is mainly treated by a neurologist, with support from an internist and an emergency medicine physician for immediate care, and a critical care specialist in severe cases. If you experience sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, or altered consciousness, seek emergency care immediately.
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Doctors specialized in ischemic stroke
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Mayra Yadira Briseño Quintanares
Dr. Aldo Mauricio Cruz Hernández
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Silvia Caballero Delgado
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alan Osmar Alanís Cruz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Rubén López Muñoz
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jazmin Rojas Romero
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Karen Arlette Rivera Méndez
Frequently asked questions
What is ischemic stroke?
Recognizing the signs of a stroke and acting immediately can be decisive: a drooping face, weakness in one arm, or difficulty speaking are warnings that call for phoning emergency services without wasting time.
Which doctor treats ischemic stroke?
An ischemic stroke is mainly treated by a neurologist, with support from an internist and an emergency medicine physician for immediate care, and a critical care specialist in severe cases. If you experience sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, or altered consciousness, seek emergency care immediately.