Neurologist Felipe de los Rios says there is no precise method to detect a stroke. He explains, “You can get an imaging, but it’s not going to really be able to assess your risk as such”, but there are ways to take action. According to the specialist, trauma can increase the risk of bleeding, so…...

Dr. Italo Linfante, Medical Director of Interventional Neuroradiology and Endovascular Neurosurgery with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, says the mortality for brain aneurysm is going down dramatically since they start using this new technique. He also explains the best treatment is prevention. "When a physician, radiologist, surgeon or neurosurgeon finds an unruptured aneurysm, the best time…...

Dr. Felipe de los Rios talks about how to help a potential stroke victim. He says there is not too much an untrained person can do to help a potential patient, because doctors don’t know if the stroke is ischemic. In case of any suspicion that a person is having a stroke, call 911. Operators…...

Weakness in the face, trouble walking, and sudden trouble seeing are warning signs of a stroke. Dr. Felipe de los Rios, Neurologist with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, talks about these signs, including severe headaches, and trouble speaking, among others. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: . . Follow us on social media: FACEBOOK: TWITTER: INSTAGRAM:…...

Dr. Felipe de los Rios, Neurologist with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, says diagnosing strokes in young patients is complex, because it is uncommon for them to have a stroke. The specialist explains framing the problem is a big challenge, since it is very different if there is an 18-year patient with the risk factors for…...

After suffering from a stroke, what types of conditions a patient can get? Dr. Lucinda Adriana Arenas, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physician with Baptist Health South Florida, explains dysphagia, fatigue, foot drop, hemiparesis, and incontinence are the most common conditions they can have. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: . . Follow us on social…...

A ministroke, or transient ischemic attack (TIA), occurs when part of the brain is damaged, but it is very small. Dr. Felipe de los Rios, Neurologist with Baptist Health Neuroscience Center, explains why after a lack of blood flow to an area of the brain, the blood flow is able to be restored. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE…...

The only way a neurologist, or alternatively the emergency physician, can confirm that a patient is suffering from a stroke is through what he says and how he says it. "It's all you need," highlights Dr. Felipe de los Rios. Also, after this confirmation, an imaging process will be performed, which will determine if the…...