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.
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.
Specialties that treat stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in stroke secondary to atherosclerosis
Dr. Rabindranath García López
Dr. Jorge Luis Rivera Rodriguez
Dra. Liliana Elizabeth Moreno Sánchez
Dr. Rafael Mendizabal Guerra
Dr. Marcelino Lorenzo Ruíz
Dr. Luis Francisco Sánchez Cortes
Dr. Cinar Balduin Ayar Hernández
Dr. Fernando Lara Torres
Dra. Thalia Estefania Sanchez Correa
Dr. Agustín Dorantes Argandar
Dr. Jose Antonio Soriano Sanchez
Dr. Hector Manuel Trujillo Ojeda
Dra. Teresa Lopez Estopellan
Dr. Pablo Rodrigo Guadarrama Bledt
Dr. Luis Garcia Muñoz
Dr. Arturo Emmanuelle Colin Tovar
Dr. Pedro Pablo De Juambelz Cisneros
Dr. Luis Felipe Gordillo Domínguez
Dr. Sergio Humberto Reyna Aguayo
Dr. Carlos Arellanes Chavez
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 neurosurgeon, emergency physician, neurologist.