A Case Study on Differential Diagnosis of Episodic Left Arm Numbness. (2nd October 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Shugan, Adam
• Is Part Of: Neurodiagnostic journal. Volume 61:Number 4(2021)
• Page Start: 196
• Page End: 202
• Publication Date: 2021-10-02
• Subjects: Cardiac dysfunction -- central seizures -- differential diagnosis -- seizures; Neurologic examination -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Diagnostic Techniques, Neurological -- Periodicals; Nervous system -- Diseases -- Diagnosis; Neurologic examination; Periodicals; 616.7407547
• DOI: 10.1080/21646821.2021.1993699
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2164-6821

Abstract

ABSTRACT: According to the World Health Organization, cardiovascular disease is the number one cause of death globally. Cardiac-related maladies are a common occurrence in emergency rooms across the United States. The most common symptoms of a myocardial infarction include pain or discomfort in the arms, left shoulder or elbows. Sometimes, what appears to be common, stereotypical symptoms could pose more than one diagnosis to a medical professional. This report describes the case of a 67-year-old male who presented to the emergency department with left arm numbness and syncopal episodes. He had a history of cardiac-related issues, which led to a concern for possible heart failure. Fortunately, an EEG was performed, revealing multiple right centroparietal dominant seizures.