Stroke Due to Atrial Fibrillation
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A stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation occurs when a clot formed in the heart, due to an irregular heart rhythm, travels to the brain and blocks blood flow. It is one of the ways an arrhythmia can affect brain circulation.
Common symptoms: they usually appear suddenly and include weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding, vision disturbances, and imbalance.
When to see a doctor? with any abrupt sign of this kind, it is best to seek emergency care immediately, since time is decisive.
Which specialist treats it? the neurologist and the cardiologist work together to address both the brain event and the underlying arrhythmia; in acute situations the emergency physician intervenes and, depending on the case, the neurosurgeon. Evaluating your situation with these professionals allows a better understanding of the next steps.
Data on 446 doctors who treat stroke due to atrial fibrillation
Which specialist treats stroke due to atrial fibrillation?
A stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation is mainly treated by a neurologist, together with a cardiologist, who manages the underlying heart rhythm; a thoracic surgeon may be involved in select cases. If you experience sudden weakness or palpitations, seek emergency medical care.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in stroke due to atrial fibrillation
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Víctor Molgado
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Beatriz Ortiz Figueroa
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Rodríguez Bustos
Dr. Gabriela Berenice Vazquez De la Peña
Dr. Edson David Rodríguez Valle
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Frequently asked questions
What is stroke due to atrial fibrillation?
A stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation occurs when a clot formed in the heart, due to an irregular heart rhythm, travels to the brain and blocks blood flow. It is one of the ways an arrhythmia can affect brain circulation.
Which doctor treats stroke due to atrial fibrillation?
A stroke secondary to atrial fibrillation is mainly treated by a neurologist, together with a cardiologist, who manages the underlying heart rhythm; a thoracic surgeon may be involved in select cases. If you experience sudden weakness or palpitations, seek emergency medical care.