Ischaemic stroke: unusual presentations

Evidence-based neurology checklist on ischaemic stroke: unusual presentations: Unusual stroke triggers Negative emotions Anger Sudden change in body posture Emotional symptoms Isolated tremor Ipsilateral hemiparesis: causes Pain Other presentations

Unusual stroke triggers

  • Negative emotions
  • Anger
  • Sudden change in body posture

Emotional symptoms

Isolated tremor

Ipsilateral hemiparesis: causes

Pain

Other presentations

References

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