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Is Earache Symptomatic Of An Ischemic Heart Disease?
Question: My 86 yr old mother who had a heart attack 5 months aGo had a period of confusion today (st in a parking lot) and had pain behind her right ear. She had a terrible shock last night and this may have induced something. IS this possibly a symptom of an ischemic Cva?
Brief Answer:
it is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it is possible although as the symptoms cleared very soon (duration less than 24 hours) it could only be a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Another potential cause is dementia particularly if she has a history of forgetfulness or she seems to be less capable than usual to carry out ordinary everyday tasks.
A CT-scan of the brain may help in both cases, as it may exclude anything worse than a TIA (a real stroke that is) and it may also detect brain atrophy worse than expected for her age.
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it is possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
it is possible although as the symptoms cleared very soon (duration less than 24 hours) it could only be a transient ischemic attack (TIA). Another potential cause is dementia particularly if she has a history of forgetfulness or she seems to be less capable than usual to carry out ordinary everyday tasks.
A CT-scan of the brain may help in both cases, as it may exclude anything worse than a TIA (a real stroke that is) and it may also detect brain atrophy worse than expected for her age.
I hope you find my comments helpful!
Kind Regards!
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