Stroke-like Symptoms With a Cardiac Clue
Abstract
A 57-year-old woman presented to the emergency department for evaluation of headache and right arm weakness that began 6 hours prior to arrival. She had a past medical history of hypertension and a transient ischemic attack 13 years prior. Her blood pressure was noted to be 190/111. Neurologic examination demonstrated right arm weakness with ataxia, decreased sensation, and lower extremity drift. A stroke alert was initiated, and computed tomographic angiography (CTA) of the head was obtained with findings seen in Figure 1.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Pericarditis and Cardiac Tamponade
Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
Coronary Artery Anomalies
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Journal of the American College of Emergency Physicians Open
- Volume
- 7
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 100315–100315
- Publication date
- 10 January 2026
- Language
- EN