07-17-2008, 06:50 AM
a pt witha history of htn and MI 2 years back..presents with 6 hr back onset of right arm weakness and slight motor aphasia..sensory is normal...most probable cause is??? his bo now is 165/75
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stroke q. - bergkamp
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07-17-2008, 06:55 AM
this is a UW question.. I did yesterday.
stroke... due to htn... affects basal ganglia and internal capsule...
07-17-2008, 06:58 AM
http://www.usmleforum.com/showthread.php?tid=319415
so the lipohyalinosis is due to the htn?? this UW is getting on my nerves
07-17-2008, 07:06 AM
Lacunar Infarction
The principal cause is HYPERTENTION Pure motor Hemiparesis: Lacunar infarction in post Genu of Internal Capsule, presents with unilateral motor deficit (face, arm and some leg);mild dysarthria(poorly articulated speech);NO sensory or visual dysfunction |
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