Ischemic stroke
Caused by a sudden drop in blood flow to the brain. It is the most common type, and its end result is a cerebral infarction.
Medical specialties
Stroke unit.
Care for stroke patients from before they reach the hospital: early recognition of warning signs, priority care and immediate transfer.
What it is
What is a stroke?
A stroke is a cerebrovascular disease: a blood vessel that carries blood to the brain bursts or is blocked by a clot, and part of the brain stops receiving the oxygen it needs. It usually affects older people, although it can also occur in young people, and it is often the result of several risk factors combined.
Hemorrhagic stroke
Caused by a ruptured blood vessel in the brain. It is less common, but its mortality is considerably higher.
Our care
Care from before you reach the hospital
The aim is to recognize the signs of a stroke early, prioritize care and immediately transfer patients who may benefit from reperfusion therapy and specialized care in a stroke unit.
How we act
- Early recognition of signs and symptoms.
- Prioritized care.
- Immediate transfer to hospital.
- Specialized care in the stroke unit.
Warning signs
Warning signs of an ischemic stroke
- Sudden numbness, weakness or paralysis of the face, arm or leg on one side of the body.
- Sudden confusion.
- Trouble speaking or understanding.
- Sudden loss of vision in one or both eyes.
- Sudden, severe headache with no apparent cause, with nausea and vomiting.
- Trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination.
In any case, care must be provided as quickly as possible.
Do you recognize any of these signs?
Call emergency services right away. Bilingual administrative and medical staff 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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If you are traveling
If you notice any warning sign, call emergencies. We coordinate the ambulance or air medical evacuation and communication with your insurer, in your language.
- Call our emergency line right away.
- Tell us where you are: your hotel, the address or a landmark.
- Keep your policy or travel assistance details at hand.
How it works
How we care for you
1
Call or message us
24/7 line with bilingual staff.
2
We coordinate with your insurer
We work with national and international insurers.
3
We treat you
At your hotel, your home or our locations.
4
We transfer you if needed
Ambulance or air evacuation wherever your case requires.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What should I do if I think someone is having a stroke?
Call our emergency line right away and say where you are. In a stroke, care must be as fast as possible.
Does stroke only affect older people?
It usually affects older people, but it can also happen to young people. It is often the result of several risk factors adding up.
Can you transfer a stroke patient from Cusco or Puno?
Yes. We arrange an immediate transfer, by road or by air medical evacuation, to a center equipped for complex cases.
Do you speak other languages?
Yes. Our administrative and medical staff are bilingual and available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
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Whether you are at your hotel, in Cusco or by Lake Titicaca, we are here for you 24 hours a day with bilingual medical staff.