I had two episodes of high BP and fall. Am I at the risk of stroke?

Question

Hi doctor,

I had a stroke two weeks ago. This morning, when I got up off the table, I nearly fell twice and had trouble speaking. My blood pressure (BP) was 220/110 mmHg. They took me to the emergency room (ER) and the telemetry unit.

I got a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) with contrast this morning.

Am I having a stroke?

Please help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query with keen interest and understand your concerns. The onset of problems in the early morning, blood pressure in a range that can cause a stroke, and difficulty in speaking, along with two falls, point towards the high possibility of stroke.

The above things can present in both hemorrhagic and ischemic strokes affecting the left side of your brain. I must acknowledge that post-menopausal age and a recent history of stroke add to the risk of stroke, and I do not think we should take it lightly.

I hope this has helped you.

Feel free to ask any concerns you have.

Thank you.