Your 45 year old smoker patient is reporting numbness in the left arm and leg, blurred vision, and a sudden and severe headache. You should suspect

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These symptoms are indicative of a stroke, which is a medical emergency characterized by the sudden loss of brain function due to a disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. Smoking is a risk factor for stroke.

Your 45 Year Old Smoker Patient Is Reporting Numbness in the Left