Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
Sudden onset change in mental status could be suggestive of a blood clot. It can be confirmed by doing a CT or
MRI scan of the brain.
Treatment would consist of
aspirin (a blood thinner) and statins. In addition, control of BP, sugar and
cholesterol would be required.
Please get back if you require any additional information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
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