Case 1

72-year-old male presents to the emergency department with 60-minute history of right sided weakness (face, arm and leg) along with slurring of speech. On arrival to the emergency departments his weakness is completely resolved. He has history of diabetes.

His vital signs on arrival to ED are;

Pulse 88/min

RR 14/min

BP 167/90 mmHg

SPO2 99%

Question 1

What is the most likely diagnosis?

Question 2

What is your immediate management in the ED?

Question 3

What other conditions can present with these symptoms?

Question 4

What is the final disposition of these patients?