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What Causes A Brief Loss Of Consciousness While Having High Blood Pressure?
Was speaking with a 70 year old male while sitting in the hospital when he suddenly, without dropping his head, relaxed all facial muscles and appeared to be totally asleep. This lasted approximately 30 seconds. Then, he opened his eyes and asked, what was I saying? When questioned, he said that that had not happened before. He has a history of heart problems as well as high blood pressure.I am sure that had this happened while driving, he would have been in an accident. Any referral?
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30 seconds aphasic period may be related to underlying changes of cerebral circulation for a while or even stress, anxiety or inadequate rest, insomnia may be relevant differentials here. Kindly share his reports of MRI and other lab data for proper co-relation clinically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
30 seconds aphasic period may be related to underlying changes of cerebral circulation for a while or even stress, anxiety or inadequate rest, insomnia may be relevant differentials here. Kindly share his reports of MRI and other lab data for proper co-relation clinically.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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