Mr. Hall, a 65-year-old male patient is admitted to the ICU through the ER with right-sided weakness and slurred speech. He has a history of hypertension & type 2 diabetes. He also reports a long history of smoking at least a pack of cigarettes each day. The CT scan from the ER visit shows an intracranial hemorrhage. 1. What is the most likely cause of the hemorrhagic stroke? 2. Describe the risk factors for both hemorrhagic & ischemic stroke. 3. Discuss the most likely area of the brain affected by the stroke. 4. Discuss this patient’s short and long-term plan of care & prognosis.
