stroke specialists

Cerebrovascular medical experts

Stroke specialists are medical professionals who focus on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of strokes—the sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain.

The term typically refers to neurologists with specialized training, though it may include interventional radiologists and other physicians who treat stroke patients.

The stroke specialist recommended immediate clot-dissolving medication.

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