Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc is a null in Phoenix, AZ specializing in psychiatry & neurology and neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from St. John’s College, University of Cambridge in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc is affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL).
240 W Thomas Road Suite 403
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Hemorrhagic Stroke
Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain suddenly ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage. Hemorrhagic strokes are less common than ischemic strokes, and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.
Hemorrhagic strokes are particularly dangerous, as they may go undetected. For example, someone who forcefully hits his head may simply ice his wound and not seek medical treatment, unaware that blood is leaking into his brain from a ruptured vessel. When blood leaks into the brain, the blood gathers and begins to compress the brain tissue. At the same time, the damaged vessel does not deliver blood as it normally does. Since the brain cannot function without a steady supply of blood oxygen and nutrients, the brain begins to die and may cease functioning. Hemorrhagic strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, and physical functioning and may even cause death.
Certain risk factors may increase one's likelihood for developing a hemorrhagic stroke:
There are two types of hemorrhagic stroke: intracranial hemorrhage stroke and subarachnoid hemorrhage stroke. Intracranial hemorrhages cause bleeding inside of the brain, while subarachnoid hemorrhages happen when bleeding occurs in the region between the brain membrane and the brain. Both types of hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment, which can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of hemorrhagic stroke include:
When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment generally begins immediately if a stroke is detected.
Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges) rupture, surgery might be performed to stem the bleeding. Another treatment is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) is used to place a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. A similar technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.
Hemorrhagic stroke patients who may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from a neurologist, who can develop individual treatment plans, and rehabilitation psychologists who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, rehabilitation from hemorrhagic stroke can last for years.
If someone begins to show signs of hemorrhagic stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately, since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate hemorrhagic stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.
Stroke
A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.
Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.
Risk factors for stroke include:
There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.
Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.
Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.
Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:
-Disorientation or confusion
-Difficulty speaking
-Difficulty walking
-Impaired vision
-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms
-Severe headaches
When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.
Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.
Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.
Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.
If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc for Medicare patients.
The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc treated as a null in Phoenix, AZ were hospital care and inpatient care.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc treated were hypertension, stroke, chronic kidney disease and high cholesterol.
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Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc graduated from St. John’s College, University of Cambridge in 2006. She completed residency at Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Neurology. She has a state license in Missouri.
Medical School: St. John’s College, University of Cambridge (2006)
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital/Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Neurology (2012)
Licensed In: Missouri
Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah, MD, MMSc appears to accept the following insurance providers: Arizona Foundation for Medical Care (AZFMC), First Health/Conventry, Multiplan, PHCS, BCBS Medicare Advantage Plans, AARP Medicare Complete HMO (Plans 1&2), Aetna PPO (Choice POS, Open Access, Select), Golden Rule, Tricare for Life, United Healthcare HMO, PPO, Great West, Humana (HMO, PPO, Premier, National, Preferred), Cigna (PPO, HMO) Local Plus, Tricare Military, Champ VA, Anthem BCBS, Humana Gold Choice, Blue Journey Network PPO, Mercy Care Advantage, Mercy Maricopa Advantage HMO, SNP, Administrative Enterprise, VA Choice Programs, BCBS Neighborhood (referral required from primary care provider), UMR, Indian Health Services, BCBS of Arizona (PPO, HMO), Meritain PPO, Meritain Health, Health Choice, Blue Pathway Network HMO (referral required from primary care provider), BCBS Maricopa Focus Network, Marketplace (referral required from primary care provider), BCBS Neighborhood HMO, Southwest Service Administrators, Mercy Maricopa Integrated (MMIC), Gilsbar, Mountain States, Southwestern Teamsters, Mercy Care, Optum Medical Network Lifeprint, Ameriben, Health Choice Generations and Bright Health Plan.
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Dr. Chia-Ling Phuah is a physician who specializes in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). Her areas of expertise consist of hemorrhagic stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and traumatic brain injury. Before performing her residency at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Dr. Phuah attended the University of Cambridge School of Clinical Medicine for medical school. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Phuah include: New Vision Award, Charleston Conference in Alzheimer's Disease; KL2 Scholars Award, Washington University School of Medicine; and Research Award, University of Cambridge, St. John's College. She is affiliated with Barrow Neurological Institute and Washington University in St. Louis (WUSTL). According to Yext, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Phuah's office in Phoenix, AZ.
