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 19 doctors who treat mini-stroke
Which specialist treats mini-stroke?
Mini-Stroke is usually treated by specialists in neurologist, general practitioner, emergency physician, angiologist, vascular surgeon, neurosurgeon.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in mini-stroke
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Pedro Tiburcio Cortes Gonzalez
Dr. José Miguel López Zepeda
Dr. Patrick Pendavis Heksner
Dr. Juan Carlos Zepeda Vilagrana
Dr. German Ballesteros Cuevas
Dr. Ruben Eduardo Flores Reyes
Dr. Edelmiro Tijerina Montes
Dr. Isaac Aaron Enriquez Monsalvo
Dr. Alfredo Delgado
Dr. Perla Santiago Garduza
Dr. José Augusto Ortíz Mortera
Dr. Amadeo Cervantes López
Dr. Kuautemok Reyes Santos
Dr. José Felipe Jaramillo Canales
Dr. Paulina Matesanz Hernandez
Dr. Juan Pablo Espinosa
Dr. Jorge Gerardo Martínez Laredo
Dr. Jorge Rolando Reyes Velarde
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, general practitioner, emergency physician, angiologist, vascular surgeon, neurosurgeon.