What Is a Stroke?

There are two main types of stroke. In an ischemic stroke, a blood clot blocks an artery supplying the brain. In a hemorrhagic stroke, a blood vessel ruptures and blood leaks into the brain tissue or surrounding space. Both types can cause sudden, severe neurological symptoms and require immediate medical attention.

Warning Signs to Recognize

Common warning signs include sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the face, arm, or leg; sudden difficulty speaking or understanding speech; sudden vision problems; severe unexpected headache; and loss of balance or coordination. If these symptoms appear, the patient must reach a hospital immediately — time is brain.

Brain Hemorrhage and When Surgery Is Needed

In hemorrhagic stroke, blood accumulates and creates pressure on brain tissue. When the volume of bleeding is significant or symptoms are deteriorating, surgical evacuation may be required. Dr. Mesbah performs both open and endoscopic brain hemorrhage evacuation — removing the clot and relieving pressure to protect surviving brain tissue.

Aneurysm Surgery

A cerebral aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in a brain blood vessel that can rupture and cause life-threatening bleeding (subarachnoid hemorrhage). Surgical clipping of the aneurysm is performed to seal it off from the normal blood circulation and prevent re-bleeding. Dr. Mesbah performs aneurysm surgery as part of his cerebrovascular surgical practice.

Recovery and Rehabilitation

Stroke recovery varies widely depending on the area of the brain affected and the speed of treatment. After the acute phase, patients often benefit from physiotherapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Regular neurological follow-up is essential to monitor progress and prevent recurrence.