Mini-Stroke
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The so-called mini-stroke is the popular term for a transient ischemic attack, a brief interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain that produces passing symptoms.
Warning signs: It can cause sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body, difficulty speaking, blurred vision, or momentary loss of balance, which usually disappear in a short time.
Why not ignore it? Even though the symptoms subside, it represents an important warning that requires prompt evaluation.
Who treats it? The vascular surgeon and the neurosurgeon take part in its study depending on the cause. If you experience any of these signs, even if they disappear, it is essential to seek medical evaluation immediately.
Data on 21 doctors who treat mini-stroke
Which specialist treats mini-stroke?
Mini-Stroke is usually treated by specialists in neurologist, emergency physician, general practitioner, angiologist, vascular surgeon, neurosurgeon.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mini-stroke
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. José Ramón Olivas C.
Dr. Karla Areyda Reyes León
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. Daniel Aguirre Fernández
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Leonardo Ramírez Martínez
Dr. Zaira Artemisa Castañeda Morales
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Frequently asked questions
What is mini-stroke?
The so-called mini-stroke is the popular term for a transient ischemic attack, a brief interruption of blood flow to a part of the brain that produces passing symptoms.
Which doctor treats mini-stroke?
Mini-Stroke is usually treated by specialists in neurologist, emergency physician, general practitioner, angiologist, vascular surgeon, neurosurgeon.