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What are the first questions to ask hospital docs after 80 yo has occipital stroke with vision impairment and couldn't tell emt what year it was?

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Dr. Kevin Vaught answered

Talk to doctor: Ask about the extent of the stroke, recommended treatment plan, possibility of rehab, preventative measures to reduce the risk of a future stroke. Good luck.

Answered 9/7/2014

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A member asked:

What are the first questions to ask hospital docs after 80 yo has occipital stroke with vision impairment and couldn't tell emt what year it was?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Kevin Vaught answered

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