Robert E. Lee's Last Stand: His Dying Words and the Stroke That Killed Him. (P1.294)

CONCLUSIONS: Lee suffered chronic angina and congestive heart failure, with a probable myocardial infarction during the war. His death stemmed from an acute, possibly cardioembolic stroke manifesting as expressive aphasia, and subsequent respiratory complications. Given his aphasia, Lee’s famous last words are questionable.Disclosure: Dr. Southerland has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity for Neurology Podcast.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Southerland, A. Tags: History of Neurology Source Type: research