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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erika Weil, MD.
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Dr. Erika Weil, MD is a neurologist in Ann Arbor, MI specializing in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2016 and has 9 years of experience. Dr. Erika Weil, MD is affiliated with The Regents of the University of Michigan and University of Michigan Health.
1425 E Ann Street Floor 3 Reception C
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
1500 E Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
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.
Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Erika Weil, MD for Medicare patients.
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Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Erika Weil, MD.
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The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Erika Weil, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and depression.
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Dr. Erika Weil, MD graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 2016. She completed residency at Mayo Clinic. She is certified by the Neurology Vascular Neurology and has a state license in Minnesota.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine (2016)
Residency: Mayo Clinic (2020)
Board Certification: Neurology Vascular Neurology
Licensed In: Minnesota
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Dr. Erika Weil is a medical specialist in neurology (brain & spinal cord disease). She has indicated that her clinical interests include hemorrhagic stroke. She is professionally affiliated with the University of Michigan Health. Dr. Weil is a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine. For her residency, Dr. Weil trained at Mayo Clinic.