Case: Stroke-like symptoms with headache

Case: 70+ yo F w/ hx of CVA 7yrs prior w/ residual mild expressive aphasia presents w/ severe expressive and receptive aphasia and severe headache. Onset 1hr prior to arrival, and the onset was actually witnessed by family member. The family member at bedside states she went from calmly eating her breakfast to placing her head in her hands in obvious, severe discomfort with an inability to communicate. The only thing the patient can clearly state without much provocation is that "it hurts"... Case: Stroke-like symptoms with headache
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