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== Introduction | == <span style="font-size: 19.920000076293945px;">Introduction</span> == | ||
This case study forms part of the Stroke Course | This case study forms part of the Stroke Course | ||
== History of Presenting Condition | == History of Presenting Condition == | ||
Michael is a 61 year old Senior Partner in a Law Firm. While eating breakfast Michael experienced sudden onset slurring of speech, had facial droop on his left hand side with weakness in left side upper and lower limbs. | Michael is a 61 year old Senior Partner in a Law Firm. While eating breakfast Michael experienced sudden onset slurring of speech, had facial droop on his left hand side with weakness in left side upper and lower limbs. Michael's wife Mary spotted these sudden onset of symptoms and immediately called for an ambulance, which arrived within 15 mins. | ||
== Past Medical History == | |||
Asthma - Dx Aged 8 | |||
Hypertension Grade 1 - Dx 5 years ago | |||
Prediabetes - Dx 3 years ago | |||
Prediabetes - Dx 3 years ago | |||
== Medication History == | == Medication History == | ||
Seretide Accuhaler | Seretide Accuhaler | ||
Ventolin (As Required - Not Required for over 1 Year) | Ventolin (As Required - Not Required for over 1 Year) | ||
Thiazide | Thiazide | ||
== Social History == | == Social History == | ||
61 Year Old Senior Partner at a Law Firm, recently reduced working hours 20 - 30 hours per week, previously worked 50 - 60 Hours | 61 Year Old Senior Partner at a Law Firm, recently reduced working hours 20 - 30 hours per week, previously worked 50 - 60 Hours | ||
Planning on retirement in 1 - 2 years | Planning on retirement in 1 - 2 years | ||
Lives in a Bungalow with his wife Mary, who is a recently Retired Teacher. | Lives in a Bungalow with his wife Mary, who is a recently Retired Teacher. | ||
2 Adult Children, both married with their own children - 1 lives close by, the other lives overseas | 2 Adult Children, both married with their own children - 1 lives close by, the other lives overseas. | ||
Lifestyle Changes implmented over past 2 - 3 Years foloowing Dx Prediabetes. | |||
Outside work he enjoys golf, usually playing at least 2-3 per week. Also enjoys playing Bridge with Friends. | |||
Took up walking 3 Years ago following Dx Prediabetes. Walks 5 - 6 days per week for between 30 - 45 mins | |||
Ex-Smoker - Hx Smoking 30 Years x 10 - 15/day - Quit 3 Years ago following Dx Prediabetes | |||
Social Beer Drinker 10 - 15 Standard Drinks per week with 3 - 4 per session, although sometimes after Golf may be more.</div> | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 18 August 2022
Introduction[edit | edit source]
This case study forms part of the Stroke Course
History of Presenting Condition[edit | edit source]
Michael is a 61 year old Senior Partner in a Law Firm. While eating breakfast Michael experienced sudden onset slurring of speech, had facial droop on his left hand side with weakness in left side upper and lower limbs. Michael's wife Mary spotted these sudden onset of symptoms and immediately called for an ambulance, which arrived within 15 mins.
Past Medical History[edit | edit source]
Asthma - Dx Aged 8
Hypertension Grade 1 - Dx 5 years ago
Prediabetes - Dx 3 years ago
Medication History[edit | edit source]
Seretide Accuhaler
Ventolin (As Required - Not Required for over 1 Year)
Thiazide
Social History[edit | edit source]
61 Year Old Senior Partner at a Law Firm, recently reduced working hours 20 - 30 hours per week, previously worked 50 - 60 Hours
Planning on retirement in 1 - 2 years
Lives in a Bungalow with his wife Mary, who is a recently Retired Teacher.
2 Adult Children, both married with their own children - 1 lives close by, the other lives overseas.
Lifestyle Changes implmented over past 2 - 3 Years foloowing Dx Prediabetes.
Outside work he enjoys golf, usually playing at least 2-3 per week. Also enjoys playing Bridge with Friends.
Took up walking 3 Years ago following Dx Prediabetes. Walks 5 - 6 days per week for between 30 - 45 mins
Ex-Smoker - Hx Smoking 30 Years x 10 - 15/day - Quit 3 Years ago following Dx Prediabetes
Social Beer Drinker 10 - 15 Standard Drinks per week with 3 - 4 per session, although sometimes after Golf may be more.
