Dr. Vivek A. Rao MD
Neurologist | Neurology
1150 Veterans Blvd Redwood City CA, 94063About
Dr. Vivek Rao is a distinguished Neurologist in Redwood City, CA. Dr. Rao specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Rao employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Rao is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1997
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cardiovascular predictors of long-term outcomes after non-traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage.
- The THRIVE score predicts symptomatic intracerebral hemorrhage after intravenous tPA administration in SITS-MOST.
- Statins and intracerebral hemorrhage--reply.
- Risks of Thrombosis and Rehemorrhage During Early Management of Intracranial Hemorrhage in Patients With Mechanical Heart Valves.
- A Simple Infection Control Protocol Durably Reduces External Ventricular Drain Infections to Near-Zero Levels.
- Statin Adherence Is Associated With Reduced Recurrent Stroke Risk in Patients
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