Cerebral Infarction
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A cerebral infarction is a type of stroke that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted and the tissue stops receiving oxygen. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.
Warning signs: Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking or understanding, vision changes, or loss of balance may appear.
Why act fast: Recognizing these signs and seeking emergency help immediately is essential.
Which specialist is involved? The neurologist is central to the evaluation, with support from the internist, the vascular surgeon, and the physical therapist in the recovery stage. At any suspicion of a cerebral infarction, you should not wait: going to the emergency department is the right decision.
Data on 755 doctors who treat cerebral infarction
Which specialist treats cerebral infarction?
A cerebral infarction should be evaluated by a neurologist, the specialist in the nervous system. A neurophysiologist can support diagnosis, and a physical therapist can help with rehabilitation afterward. Find these specialists.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in cerebral infarction
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Tanya Giselle Ramirez Cervantes
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Carlos Esteban Fonz Alonso
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Isaac E. Tello Mata
Dr. Yareth Marleen Cortés Uribe
Dr. Carlos Andrés Aceves Barrios
Dr. Alejandra Elizabeth Villagrán Guerrero
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Nadia Monserrat Plata Ventura
Dr. Mauricio Armando Esqueda Liquidano
Dr. Brenda Jimena Sánchez Martínez
Frequently asked questions
What is cerebral infarction?
A cerebral infarction is a type of stroke that occurs when blood flow to a part of the brain is interrupted and the tissue stops receiving oxygen. It is a medical emergency that requires immediate attention.
Which doctor treats cerebral infarction?
A cerebral infarction should be evaluated by a neurologist, the specialist in the nervous system. A neurophysiologist can support diagnosis, and a physical therapist can help with rehabilitation afterward. Find these specialists.