Stroke
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When sudden weakness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, drooping of the face, or loss of vision appear, it may be a stroke (cerebrovascular disease), also known as a cerebrovascular event or accident. It occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted.
Warning signs: symptoms usually come on abruptly and constitute a medical emergency in which every minute counts.
Related factors: high blood pressure, diabetes, and other circulatory problems influence its onset.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the internist evaluate and follow up on a stroke. At any sudden-onset neurological symptom, the right thing to do is go to the emergency room without waiting, since early care is key.
Data on 37 doctors who treat stroke
Which specialist treats stroke?
If you have symptoms of evc, the right specialist to see is a neurologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified neurologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in stroke
Dr. Stephany Sbheidy García Arana
Dr. Maritza Tena Medina
Dr. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Andrea Avila Martinez
Dr. Jorge Alberto Carmona Meza
Dr. Esmirna Arlette Pantoja Alcocer
Dr. Valery Fabiola Lerma Torres
Dr. Gerardo Arturo Quiñones Pesqueira
Dr. Javier Alberto Romero Sánchez
Dr. Nataly Minor Zarate
Dr. Octavio Ocampo Valdez
Dr. Juan Aguirre Domínguez
Dr. Mónica Zarate
Dr. Luisa Fernanda Guardado Gutiérrez
Dr. Anel Gamas
Dr. David Abraham Bernés Torres
Dr. Grecia Deloya Brito
Dr. Carlos T. Vega Nava
Dr. José Luis Arista Ramírez
Dr. Adriana C. Lobato Belmonte
Frequently asked questions
What is stroke?
When sudden weakness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, drooping of the face, or loss of vision appear, it may be a stroke (cerebrovascular disease), also known as a cerebrovascular event or accident. It occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted.
Which doctor treats stroke?
If you have symptoms of evc, the right specialist to see is a neurologist. You can find and book an appointment with a certified neurologist near you. Don't wait too long to get evaluated properly.