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 35 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. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Dr. Pedro Mario Gonzalez Martinez
Dr. Ricardo Huerta Figueroa
Dr. Jose Gregorio Arellano Aguilar
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.