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Focal acute ishemic infarct
My mother is 75 years old and patient of diabetes and Bp , but both are under control . from yesterday she is feeling dizzy and her voice is slurry . mild in sensation in right hand . so I consulted doctor . in MRI report it is diognosed focal acute ischmic infarct . I want to know how critical is this and what is recovery rate
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If any recurrance of symptoms like change in speech, numbness or weakness of face, one side limbs consult immediately to nearby neurologist. As within first 4 hrs thrombolytic injection can be administered if it is a ischemic stroke.
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Anything in brain is critical for first few days. Having said that doesn’t mean that it’s not treatable. If you take treatment then she should be fine. Tc.
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