“The technology and medication are in constant development,” said Neurologist Felipe de los Rios about what’s next after a stroke. “The idea is offering the medication to more people faster and safer. We also look to protect the brain,” he says. One of the most important things is trying to stop the brain damage. “There…...

The treatment of strokes has changed dramatically over the years, according to neurologist Dr. Felipe de los Rios. Prior to 1995, he says, the patient’s options were going into the ER, the doctor would do the test and made the diagnose and send a medication. “Nowadays that has changed dramatically. Doctors have efficacious interventions they…...

Rehab is a better way to recover from a stroke, according to Dr. Felipe de los Rios. “It’s different if you have a stroke that affects a very specialized area, where the brain cells around that area might have a harder time learning to do the things of those very specialized brain cells,” explains De…...

Dr. Felipe de los Rios states stroke is a very common event. According to the specialist, stroke is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the second worldwide. Stroke is also the leading cause of disability, which depends on the region of the brain affected. ************************************************************************************************************************************************************************** SUBSCRIBE to our YouTube channel: .…...

Stroke treatment team is formed by: a doctor trained in brain conditions, a rehabilitation doctor, nurse, dietitian, physical therapist, occupational therapist, recreational therapist, speech pathologist, social worker, case manager and psychologist or psychiatrist. The team evaluates the patient, determine the deficits that the patient has and designs the plan in the rehab unit, says Dr.…...

Besides of the typical stroke symptoms, Dr. Ana Viamonte-Ros, Medical Director of Palliative Care & Bioethics with Baptist Health South Florida, affirms women can have other symptoms like loss of consciousness or even fainting, respiratory complaints, falls, pain, seizures and hiccups. The expert advises going to the doctor if someone suspects anything could be wrong.…...

Rosemarie Schwitzer, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains a mini stroke or transient ischemic attack is when a cholesterol plaque or a blood clot is causing symptoms. She says the symptoms last less than 24 hours, and when you have an MRI performed, it does not show anything. It is a…...

Rosemarie Schwitzer, Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, says there are two different types of strokes: ischemic stroke is the most common and it happens when there is a blocked blood vessel, because of a blood clot or a cholesterol plaque that is stopping the blood flow of the brain. The second…...