Chronic Management of Blood Pressure After Stroke
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Chronic management of blood pressure after stroke.
Case A70-year-old, right-handed African American woman with diabetes mellitus, treated with an oral hypoglycemic, and untreated mild hypertension developed right-sided face, arm, and leg weakness while at home preparing breakfast. She was able to reach the telephone and dial 911. An ambulance was summoned, and the Emergency Medical Service team, on arrival, noted a right facial droop, dysarthri...
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عنوان ژورنال: Hypertension
سال: 2004
ISSN: 0194-911X,1524-4563
DOI: 10.1161/01.hyp.0000129170.50448.5f