Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
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Cerebral amyloid angiopathy is a disorder in which a protein called amyloid deposits in the walls of the small blood vessels of the brain, weakening them over time. This can affect cerebral circulation and increase the fragility of those vessels.
Possible manifestations:
- Episodes of bleeding within the brain
- Changes in memory or thinking
- Neurological symptoms that appear suddenly
When to seek care? It's advisable to act promptly when facing sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, confusion, or an intense and unusual headache.
Which specialist treats it? Its study falls to the internist, who evaluates the overall health picture, and to the neurosurgeon when the vascular involvement of the brain must be assessed. When facing unusual neurological signs, the advisable thing is for a professional to carry out the corresponding evaluation.
Data on 92 doctors who treat cerebral amyloid angiopathy
Which specialist treats cerebral amyloid angiopathy?
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in the brain and nervous system, who confirms the diagnosis through imaging studies. See this specialist if you have recurring headaches or episodes of weakness or confusion.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cerebral amyloid angiopathy
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
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. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Victor Hugo Santos Diego
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Ariana Carrasco
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Dr. Josué Marcial Meza
Frequently asked questions
What is cerebral amyloid angiopathy?
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy is a disorder in which a protein called amyloid deposits in the walls of the small blood vessels of the brain, weakening them over time. This can affect cerebral circulation and increase the fragility of those vessels.
Which doctor treats cerebral amyloid angiopathy?
Cerebral amyloid angiopathy should be evaluated by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in the brain and nervous system, who confirms the diagnosis through imaging studies. See this specialist if you have recurring headaches or episodes of weakness or confusion.