Minor Stroke

A small stroke, also known as a lacunar infarct, occurs when a tiny artery in the brain becomes blocked and a small area of brain tissue stops receiving blood supply.

Common symptoms: Weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, clumsiness in movements, or balance problems may appear suddenly. Sometimes the signs are subtle and get underestimated.

When to see a doctor? Any sudden neurological symptom is an emergency: calling for emergency help right away makes an important difference, because the time to treatment decisively influences the outcome.

Which specialist treats it? The neurologist studies and follows up on this type of event, while the neurosurgeon takes part when an intervention is required. Keeping up a professional evaluation helps to understand and control the factors that caused it.