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I had a stroke several months ago and also a
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on Ask a Doctor service!
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to partial epilepsy seizures or repeated TIAs (transient ischemic attacks).
For this reason, I would recommend performing an EEG and a brain MRI in order to investigate for the above mentioned possible causes.
It is also important perfomring a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries, an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring for possible cardiac arrhythmia and some other blood lab tests (blood electrolytes for possible electrolyte imbalance).
In the meantime, it is important continue taking blood thinners and closely monitor your blood pressure values and heart rate during those episodes.
It is also very important continue taking blood thinners, to prevent any future strokes.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on Ask a Doctor service!
I passed carefully through your question and would explain that your symptoms could be related to partial epilepsy seizures or repeated TIAs (transient ischemic attacks).
For this reason, I would recommend performing an EEG and a brain MRI in order to investigate for the above mentioned possible causes.
It is also important perfomring a Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries, an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring for possible cardiac arrhythmia and some other blood lab tests (blood electrolytes for possible electrolyte imbalance).
In the meantime, it is important continue taking blood thinners and closely monitor your blood pressure values and heart rate during those episodes.
It is also very important continue taking blood thinners, to prevent any future strokes.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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