Stroke treatment in Magdalena Contreras

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.