A 63-year-old woman presents to the emergency department wit…
A 63-year-old woman presents to the emergency department with mild left-sided weakness that resolves within one hour. MRI confirms a small ischemic infarct. She has no atrial fibrillation and no contraindications to antiplatelet therapy. Which management strategy is most appropriate for early secondary prevention?
Read DetailsA 56-year-old woman presents with a new severe headache that…
A 56-year-old woman presents with a new severe headache that started abruptly while gardening. She describes it as “the worst headache of my life.” She also reports neck stiffness and nausea. What is the most appropriate next step?
Read DetailsA 28-year-old woman presents with recurrent unilateral heada…
A 28-year-old woman presents with recurrent unilateral headaches lasting 12–24 hours associated with nausea, photophobia, and visual disturbances described as “flashing lights.” Neurologic examination is normal. Which of the following best explains the underlying pathophysiology of this patient’s headache?
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