Cerebrovascular Disease USMLE Step 1 Practice Question
A 68-year-old man with hypertension presents with sudden-onset right facial droop and right arm weakness. Vital signs show BP 168/94 mmHg, HR 88, RR 16, temp 37°C. Examination reveals expressive aphasia and right leg strength 4/5 compared to arm strength 2/5. CT head shows no hemorrhage. Recent aspirin use is noted. Which cerebral artery is most likely occluded?
Answer choices
- APosterior inferior cerebellar artery
- BAnterior cerebral artery
- CMiddle cerebral arteryCorrect answer
- DAnterior inferior cerebellar artery
- EPosterior cerebral artery
- FBasilar artery
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