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Follow-up after a stroke or transient ischaemic attack (TIA)
↗Internal medicine & subspecialties
Neurology
Assessment and management of conditions affecting the brain, nerves and muscles.
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Understanding Neurology
The symptom may begin in one place while the answer involves several systems.
Symptoms such as weakness, numbness, seizures, tremor, persistent headache, dizziness or memory change may need neurological assessment. Our team connects specialist examination with imaging, laboratory and cardiovascular evaluation where appropriate.
Internal medicine and its subspecialties investigate adult health problems that may be complex, recurring or linked across the heart, lungs, kidneys, brain, hormones, digestion and immune system. The value is not simply having several doctors—it is having them work from one coordinated clinical picture.
A clearer, more hopeful way forward.
Complex symptoms can be exhausting, especially when care feels fragmented. We organise the information, explain what is known and unknown, and coordinate the next useful step.
When to speak with the team
Reasons people are referred.
These are common starting points, not a diagnostic checklist. The right assessment depends on the full clinical picture. Sudden facial weakness, arm weakness or speech difficulty is a stroke emergency — see the F-A-S-T notice above and call our 24/7 emergency line or go to the nearest emergency department immediately, rather than a reason to book a routine appointment.
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A first seizure, or epilepsy needing ongoing management
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Tremor or other new involuntary movements
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Persistent headache, dizziness or unexplained memory change
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Numbness, weakness or nerve-related symptoms needing specialist assessment
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A second opinion on a neurological diagnosis or treatment plan
↗What we can do
A complete neurology pathway.
Every capability is selected according to clinical need. Your team should explain why a test, treatment or referral is being considered.
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Stroke and transient ischaemic attack review
Stroke and transient ischaemic attack (mini-stroke) symptoms are reviewed to establish the cause and reduce recurrence risk.
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Seizure and epilepsy care
Seizures and epilepsy are assessed and managed with ongoing medicine review.
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Headache and migraine assessment
Persistent or unusual headache and migraine patterns are investigated and treated.
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Neuropathy and nerve disorders
Nerve-related numbness, tingling or weakness is assessed to identify the underlying cause.
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Movement and memory disorders
Movement and memory changes are assessed as part of a broader neurological review.
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Inpatient neurological consultation
Available for inpatient consultation when an admitted patient develops a neurological problem.
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Your care, step by step.
Complex medicine feels more manageable when every stage is visible and every question has a place.
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Build the full picture
History, examination, existing diagnoses, medicines and patient priorities are reviewed together.
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Investigate selectively
Laboratory, imaging and physiological tests are chosen to answer specific questions.
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Bring in the right experts
Relevant subspecialists join without fragmenting the overall plan.
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Treat and monitor
The team balances benefits, interactions, side effects and practical daily management.
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Maintain continuity
Reports, follow-up and back-referral help the patient and referring clinician stay informed.
The Cardiocare advantage
Expertise is stronger when the whole system is ready.
Neurology is supported by cardiovascular medicine, 24-hour emergency care, imaging, critical care and neurosurgical collaboration. This is why patients, families and referring clinicians choose Cardiocare for care that may need more than one specialist or facility.
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One hospital, one plan
Consultation, diagnostics, intervention, surgery, ICU/HDU, dialysis and recovery can coordinate without fragmenting the patient journey.
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Pioneering capability
Advanced catheter, device and surgical expertise—including Northern Nigeria’s first cardiac left bundle branch pacing—reflects a culture of clinical progress.
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Critical care around complex care
Round-the-clock emergency, ICU and HDU support surrounds patients whose needs may change quickly.
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Multispecialty judgement
Cardiology works alongside nephrology, endocrinology, neurology, pulmonology, surgery and other specialists when one diagnosis is not the whole story.
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Care here in Nigeria
International-level cardiovascular capability in Abuja helps families avoid unnecessary travel abroad and remain closer to their support system.
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Education is part of care
Plain-language teaching, patient guides, support programmes and professional education turn expertise into confidence.
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24/7emergency, ICU & HDU support
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Questions patients ask
Good questions deserve clear answers.
Open each question for a straightforward explanation. Your own clinician should still interpret what it means for you.
Ask the Cardiocare team01What happens at a stroke or TIA follow-up appointment?＋
The team reviews recovery, medicines, blood pressure and other risk factors, and coordinates rehabilitation or further investigation where needed.
02Is a single seizure always epilepsy?＋
No. A first seizure needs assessment to look for a cause and decide whether further tests or treatment are appropriate; a diagnosis of epilepsy is not made from one event alone.
03Should I be concerned about a tremor?＋
Many tremors are benign, but a new or worsening tremor still deserves assessment to understand the cause and whether treatment can help.
04Do I need a diagnosis before booking an appointment?＋
No. A neurological assessment can identify the likely cause and appropriate next steps without a diagnosis in hand beforehand.
Continue learning
Patient guides for this care journey.
Prepare questions, understand warning signs and revisit explanations at your own pace.
Important medical information
This page is educational and cannot diagnose a condition or determine which treatment is right for an individual. A clinician must assess symptoms, results, medicines and overall health. Severe or rapidly worsening symptoms need urgent care.
Consultant-led teamsCardiology, interventional cardiology and cardiac surgery, led by fellowship-trained consultant physicians (FWACP/FMCP).
Pioneer institutionNorthern Nigeria's pioneer cardiovascular institution, recognised by the Nigerian Cardiac Society.
Teaching hospitalA postgraduate teaching institution and MDCN-accredited CPD provider.
Proven cath labHundreds of successful catheter-based procedures in our on-site cath lab.
This could be an emergency — go to the nearest emergency department immediately, do not drive yourself