What are all of georges risk factors for stroke

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Assignment: Stroke

George is a 67 year old librarian whose passion (besides books) is music. He retired last year after having had a heart attack (which left him with atrial fibrillation), so has enjoyed having the time to learn new genres of music, which he plays on the piano. He has just recently decided to take up art. He's always enjoyed doodling and photography. With the new computer technology, he figures he can do some fun things in combining his doodles with pictures. It's all good for his brain!

Yesterday, his friend Pat came by to pick up George as they had planned to see the new Dali exhibit. (George When she got to George's, George seemed confused. It appeared he had completely forgotten about any plans. When Pat tried to explain that they had a Dali date, George didn't understand her. Even scarier, he didn't make any sense. He wasn't slurring his speech (George does like his gin and French cigarettes), but rather the words he chose didn't make sense. As talking didn't work, Pat got a piece of paper and pen and wrote "Dali date today - remember. Are you OK?" so George could read it. Unfortunately, this didn't work either.

Pat was afraid George was having a stroke, so called 911.

Answers must be hand-written. Address each item individually, clearly. It does not require paragraph format.

Question A. What are all the possible symptoms George is showing that indicate he may be having a stroke?

Question B. What are all of George's risk factors (as described in this scenario) for stroke?

Question C. What one veryspecific structure of the cerebrum, affected by a stroke, would explain every symptom? You must also state whether right of left is affected.

Question D. What are the most likely specific assessments and diagnostic tests (specific for George's symptoms, not just general) George will receive upon arrival at the Emergency Room.

Question E. Minimum of two references (provide full url that takes me directly to the webpage; Wikipedia is not acceptable.)

Question F. What is the most likely treatment as they determine that George has had an ischemic stroke, with "last known normal" about 3 hours ago?

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