Cerebral Aneurysm
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A cerebral aneurysm is a weakened area of the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that dilates and forms a kind of sac. Many produce no symptoms and are discovered incidentally, but their importance lies in the risk of rupture.
Warning signs: A sudden and intense headache, double vision, neck stiffness, or loss of consciousness may indicate an emergency that requires immediate care.
Associated factors: They are related to high blood pressure, smoking, family history, and certain conditions of the blood vessels.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist and the neurosurgeon are the ones who evaluate and follow up on this condition, with support from radiology for its imaging study. In the face of a sudden and unfamiliar headache, seeking urgent medical care is the safest course of action.
Data on 2,656 doctors who treat cerebral aneurysm
Which specialist treats cerebral aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm should be evaluated urgently by a neurosurgeon or a neurologist, specialists in the nervous system, along with a radiologist to confirm the diagnosis through imaging studies. In children, a pediatric neurologist is the right choice. See these specialists if you have a sudden and very severe headache.
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Doctors specialized in cerebral aneurysm
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Jose Luis Zamora Mendez
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Dora Alicia Valdés Burnes
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. Gisela Patricia Trinidad Santos
Dr. Alejandro Soto
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Javier Hernández
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Lauro Ramos Dahuss
Dr. Lucila Ramon Castano
Dr. Santos Oscar Ramos
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Alma Patricia Beas Ramos
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Frequently asked questions
What is cerebral aneurysm?
A cerebral aneurysm is a weakened area of the wall of a blood vessel in the brain that dilates and forms a kind of sac. Many produce no symptoms and are discovered incidentally, but their importance lies in the risk of rupture.
Which doctor treats cerebral aneurysm?
A brain aneurysm should be evaluated urgently by a neurosurgeon or a neurologist, specialists in the nervous system, along with a radiologist to confirm the diagnosis through imaging studies. In children, a pediatric neurologist is the right choice. See these specialists if you have a sudden and very severe headache.