Stroke
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A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, either by the obstruction or by the rupture of a blood vessel.
Why it is important to act quickly: Brain cells need a constant supply of oxygen; when this fails, the affected tissue can be damaged, so the time to treatment is key.
Warning signs: Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, drooping of the face, changes in vision, or a sudden, severe headache warrant immediate attention.
Who treats it? In the acute phase the emergency physician is involved, and follow-up falls to the neurologist and, in selected cases, the neurosurgeon. With these symptoms, seek care without delay.
Data on 1,108 doctors who treat stroke
Which specialist treats stroke?
A stroke is an emergency that must be treated immediately by an emergency medicine physician, with follow-up from a neurologist or a neurosurgeon depending on severity. You can find these specialists if you have sudden weakness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, or loss of balance. Do not wait to seek help.
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Doctors specialized in stroke
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. Carolina Garcia
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. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Gabriel Denicia Molina
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. José Francisco Mendiola González
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Frequently asked questions
What is stroke?
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the brain is interrupted, either by the obstruction or by the rupture of a blood vessel.
Which doctor treats stroke?
A stroke is an emergency that must be treated immediately by an emergency medicine physician, with follow-up from a neurologist or a neurosurgeon depending on severity. You can find these specialists if you have sudden weakness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, or loss of balance. Do not wait to seek help.