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If elderly person has really high bp and slurred speech, does she need test for stroke?
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Yes: Seek medical attention immediately! even if the symptoms have been going on for some time, high blood pressure is one of the big risk factors for stroke and slurred speech is one of the symptoms.
Answered 2/3/2016
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