Case Study - 70-year-old male with poorly controlled

Stroke

Essay Title: Stroke

Case Study: 70-year-old male with poorly controlled blood pressure and hyperlipidemia who presents after an episode of lightheadness that resulted in a fall. He complained of left-hand numbness and visual disturbances that resolved after 15 min. Physical examination showed irregular heart rhythm, tachycardia and hypertension.

 

More information about patient: onset unilateral weakness, smokers ½ pack per day. Alcohol: single shot of whiskey most nights. He has post-stroke depression.

Main diagnoses: Stroke

 

Differential Diagnoses with rationales

· 1- Transient ischemic attack (TIA)

 

· 2- Seizure:

 

The diagnostic Plan:

Identify lab, radiology, or other test need it for the main diagnosis of Stroke

 

Specific Treatment Plan, Education and Follow up: include medication name, dosage and frequency; patient/ family; appropriate follow up plan and consults when appropriate based on appropriate clinical guidelines.

 

Instructions:

· APA format with intext citations.

· Write 2 pages, not including references.

· References: 3 high-level scholarly references within the last 5 years in APA format.

· Plagiarism free.

· Turnitin receipt.