Possible Stroke Mimics
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Possible Stroke Mimics
Other disease processes may mimic or look like a stroke. Here are a few examples.
Hypoglycemia
• Check a fingerstick glucose (FSG)
Post-ictal State after a Seizure • May experience altered level of consciousness
Migraine
• Do they have a previous history of migraines
Tumor
• Different from a stroke since tumor symptoms worsen over weeks to months
Abscess
• Patients typically have a history of fevers, dental infections, congenital heart disease, infections of the face or scalp, or prior head injury/skull fracture.
Subdural Hematoma
• Results from an injury or trauma
• Elderly and chronic alcoholics are at highest risk
Intoxication (Alcohol or Drug-Induced)
• Often present with similar symptoms