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What could cause a 92 yo to slip from chair? found sitting on floor. no recall. bp high 4hr later. speech odd week before. prior cva and fall/fracture

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Dr. Bruce J. Stringer answered

Specializes in Radiology

Let's count the ways: New stroke, tia, cardiac arrhythmia, drug overdosage, dehydration and hypotension, seizure? Sounds like there was a loss of consciousness. If there was an arrhythmia she might need cardiac monitoring. If a new onset of seizure we have to r/o brain mass or metabolic abnormalities. Tia warrants other evaluations since it might be a harbinger of a full blown stroke.

Answered 9/28/2016

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