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A female pt. 77 yrs old presenting with right hemiplegia she had bp 180/110 one day before e confusion, slurred speech. resp failure 1week ago. plat 60?
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Go to hospital now: Anyone, regardless of age, who develops hemiplegia, confusion and/or slurred speech needs to go to hospital immediately, preferably to certified stroke center. You have very little time to possibly reverse ; prevent permanent damage. Don't wait to see if symptoms improve. Call 911 ; go now. Time is brain. Remember fast (face, arm, speech, time).
Answered 10/12/2013
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