Cerebral Aneurysm
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A cerebral aneurysm is a weakened area of the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that dilates and forms a kind of sac. Many produce no symptoms and are discovered incidentally, but their importance lies in the risk of rupture.
Warning signs: A sudden and intense headache, double vision, neck stiffness, or loss of consciousness may indicate an emergency that requires immediate care.
Associated factors: They are related to high blood pressure, smoking, family history, and certain conditions of the blood vessels.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon are the ones who evaluate and follow up on this condition, with support from radiology for its imaging study. In the face of a sudden and unfamiliar headache, seeking urgent medical care is the safest course of action.
Data on 4,149 doctors who treat cerebral aneurysm
Which specialist treats cerebral aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm should be evaluated urgently by a neurosurgeon or a neurologist, specialists in the nervous system, along with a radiologist to confirm the diagnosis through imaging studies. In children, a pediatric neurologist is the right choice. See these specialists if you have a sudden and very severe headache.
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Doctors specialized in cerebral aneurysm
Dr. Ernesto Agustín Lara Benítez
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Talina Mendivil Sánchez
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Úrsula Garcia Soto
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Carolina Garcia
Dr. Yolanda Yamilé López López
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Jessica Avalos Nigoche
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Arturo Ariph Ibarra Sánchez
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Eleazar Hernández Ruíz
Frequently asked questions
What is cerebral aneurysm?
A cerebral aneurysm is a weakened area of the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that dilates and forms a kind of sac. Many produce no symptoms and are discovered incidentally, but their importance lies in the risk of rupture.
Which doctor treats cerebral aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm should be evaluated urgently by a neurosurgeon or a neurologist, specialists in the nervous system, along with a radiologist to confirm the diagnosis through imaging studies. In children, a pediatric neurologist is the right choice. See these specialists if you have a sudden and very severe headache.