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Untreated hypertension for 3 years in a 32-year-old man (n=1) was followed by acute right frontotemporal headache, collapse, and left hemiplegia after consuming 3 cans of beer.
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Presentation of CaseA 32-year-old right-handed man was admitted to the hospital because of left hemiplegia.There was a history of hypertension that dated back for three years or more; antihypertensive medications had been prescribed, but the patient was not compliant. He was well otherwise until the evening of entry, when he consumed three cans of beer at a barbecue. A right frontotemporal headache suddenly occurred; his left side became weak, and he abruptly collapsed and struck the left side of his forehead on the ground. He was brought to this hospital; urinary incontinence was observed by ambulance personnel.The . . .
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Cabot et al. (1993) conducted a case report in Left hemiplegia and hypertension (n=1). Untreated hypertension for 3 years in a 32-year-old man (n=1) was followed by acute right frontotemporal headache, collapse, and left hemiplegia after consuming 3 cans of beer.
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