Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


Case 20

Clinical history and examination

Age: 79 years, Male.
Time of presentation: 17.45

History of event

  • Symptoms: right arm weakness
  • Current time interval since last known well: 2 hrs (120 mins)

Past medical history

  • AF

Relevant medications

  • Aspirin (had refused Warfarin)
  • Digoxin

Relevant social history

  • Living circumstance: home with partner
  • Prior function and care needs: independent
  • Work/hobbies: retired taxi driver, caravan

Examination

  • Pulse: 82, BP 143/75
  • Neuro:
    • Handedness: left handed
    • NIHSS: 6
    • Deficits: no movement right arm, facial droop, possible mild inattention

Investigations requested with non imaging results

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