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Stroke

 Syn. cerebrovascular accident , CVA

Signs & Symptoms

 Cardiac valvular disease #Ischemic_stroke
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of the evaluation of stroke]
Unilateral sensory loss
Note: Cortical sensory loss
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/107933/Hemorrhagic-stroke/History-Exam]
Weakness of the leg
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of the evaluation of stroke]
Numbness
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/107933/Hemorrhagic-stroke/History-Exam]

Physical Examination

 Transient neurologic deficit (negative symptom)
Note: Raise the possibility of transient ischemic attack
Ref: Harrison [ 3068]
Impaired 2-point discrimination
Note: Cortical sensory loss
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/107933/Hemorrhagic-stroke/History-Exam]
Impairs fine sensory processing abilities
Note: Cortical sensory loss
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/107933/Hemorrhagic-stroke/History-Exam]

Lab / Serology

 Hypoglycemia (negative symptom)
Ref: Cecil [ 1040]
Hyponatremia (negative symptom)
Ref: Cecil [ 1040]

Imagin Study

 Hyperdense signal of blood in the parenchyma #Hemorrhagic_stroke
Ref: Cecil [ 1039]

Complication

Risk Factors

 Diabetic
Ref: Epocrates [ https://online.epocrates.com/diseases/107832/Ischemic-stroke/Risk-Factors]
Smoking
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of the evaluation of stroke]
Hypertension
Ref: Uptodate [ Overview of the evaluation of stroke]

Cause

Other