52-year-old John presents to the ER reporting that he has a headache that doesn’t go away, and his vision is a little blurry. He is sure it is just another sinus infection. As you take his history, you notice he slurs some of his words and suddenly slumps over. Are you prepared to jump into action as the next stroke emergency unfolds?
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