Stroke Secondary to Atherosclerosis
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A stroke secondary to atherosclerosis is an interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain caused by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque.
Common symptoms: It may appear suddenly with weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, vision changes, intense dizziness, or loss of balance.
When is it an emergency? When these signs appear suddenly, it is a situation that requires immediate care; every moment counts.
Which specialists treat it? In the acute phase the emergency physician steps in, while the neurologist and the neurosurgeon take part in the assessment and follow-up. Recognizing the signs in time and seeking emergency help is the most important thing.
Data on 52 doctors who treat stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
Which specialist treats stroke secondary to atherosclerosis?
Stroke Secondary to Atherosclerosis is usually treated by specialists in neurologist, emergency physician, general practitioner, nurse, general surgeon, critical care and intensive care specialist, pediatric neurologist, nephrologist.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Naomi Bouchain Barajas
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Brenda Eliosa Fernández
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Fania García
Dr. Rebeca Pacheco López
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Frequently asked questions
What is stroke secondary to atherosclerosis?
A stroke secondary to atherosclerosis is an interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain caused by the hardening and narrowing of the arteries due to the buildup of plaque.
Which doctor treats stroke secondary to atherosclerosis?
Stroke Secondary to Atherosclerosis is usually treated by specialists in neurologist, emergency physician, general practitioner, nurse, general surgeon, critical care and intensive care specialist, pediatric neurologist, nephrologist.