He cerebral stroke, also known as stroke An ischemic stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying blood to the brain is blocked by a clot, preventing oxygen from reaching brain cells. This type of medical emergency is one of the leading causes of disability and death worldwide, and prompt, specialized care can mean the difference between life and death.
In the San Fernando Hospital Clinic, We understand that Every second counts. That's why we've developed a Cerebral Infarction Program which allows us to offer immediate, efficient care based on international emergency protocols. From the moment the patient enters our Emergency Department, A multidisciplinary team—comprised of emergency physicians, neurologists, radiologists, nurses, and specialized technicians—works in a coordinated manner to initiate diagnosis and treatment without delay.
🔍 Immediate diagnosis and specialized treatment
The first step in care is the clinical and neurological evaluation, accompanied by high-precision brain imaging studies, such as computed axial tomography (CAT scan). This test is crucial to determine whether the event is of ischemic or hemorrhagic origin, as both require different treatments.
When a ischemic stroke, The indicated treatment in the acute phase is the administration of tissue plasminogen activator (ATP or tPA), a medication that helps dissolve the clot that is interrupting blood flow to the brain.
However, this treatment can only be applied within the first 4.5 hours from the onset of symptoms, which reinforces the importance of go to the emergency room immediately at any sign of alarm.
⚠️ Recognizing the signs saves lives
Learning to identify the symptoms of a stroke can save lives. The most common include:
• Difficulty speaking or understanding words.
• Loss of strength or numbness on one side of the body (face, arm or leg).
• Sudden vision problems in one or both eyes.
• Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination.
• Sudden, severe headache with no apparent cause.
In the event of any of these signs, Acting quickly is vital. Don't wait for symptoms to disappear. Calling or going to the hospital immediately can make all the difference in the patient's prognosis.
💙 Commitment to medical excellence
He Stroke Program at the San Fernando Hospital Clinic It combines the experience of highly trained professionals with state-of-the-art technology.
Our goal is to ensure timely care, minimize neurological sequelae, and offer early rehabilitation to restore the patient's quality of life.
In San Fernando, every procedure, every diagnosis, and every decision is guided by a constant commitment to the excellence, safety and patient well-being.
