A Dual Neurological Insult: Ipsilateral Subacute Subdural Hematoma and Ischemic Stroke in an Elderly Patient With Contralateral Weakness.
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: This case report discusses a rare occurrence of simultaneous subacute subdural hematoma (SDH) and ischemic stroke in a 95-year-old male patient with a history of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and chronic kidney disease (CKD). The patient presented with contralateral weakness and a series of diagnostic challenges. This report underscores the complexities in the diagnosis and management of these concurrent neurological insults. A detailed analysis of the clinical findings, treatment strategies, and prognostic considerations is provided, with reference to existing literature on similar cases.
Authors: Omair Farooq, Fiza Ashfaq, Siddiqua Rehman
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4407145243