Stroke
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The term apoplexy has traditionally been used to refer to a sudden interruption of circulation or bleeding in an organ, especially in the brain, which corresponds to what is now known as a stroke. It causes a sudden change in the function of the affected organ.
Warning signs:
- Sudden weakness or numbness of the face, arm, or leg, almost always on one side
- Difficulty speaking or understanding
- Loss of balance or a severe, sudden headache
When to seek care? With these signs, care must be sought immediately, since time is critical.
Who treats it? In cases that require surgical evaluation of the brain or its vessels, the neurosurgeon steps in. Recognizing the signs in time and requesting urgent evaluation makes a big difference.
Data on 94 doctors who treat stroke
Which specialist treats stroke?
Apoplexy is an emergency that should be evaluated right away by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in the brain and nervous system. Go to emergency services immediately if you have sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, or loss of consciousness.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in stroke
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. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Victor Hugo Santos Diego
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Ariana Carrasco
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Rosa Elena Caballero Landinez
Dr. Edgar Varela Santoyo
Dr. Aslhie Oyuki Orzuna Vazquez
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Deyanira Munguia Moreno
Frequently asked questions
What is stroke?
The term apoplexy has traditionally been used to refer to a sudden interruption of circulation or bleeding in an organ, especially in the brain, which corresponds to what is now known as a stroke. It causes a sudden change in the function of the affected organ.
Which doctor treats stroke?
Apoplexy is an emergency that should be evaluated right away by a neurosurgeon, a specialist in the brain and nervous system. Go to emergency services immediately if you have sudden weakness, difficulty speaking, or loss of consciousness.