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Mrs. granger, age 77, has a history of hypertension and atherosclerosis. during the past 3 months, she has experienced temporary episodes of paresthesia and paresis of the right arm consistent with tias. she now enters the hospital with a cva. she has aphasia and right-sided hemiplegia. mrs. granger's diagnosis on hospitalization was:

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Mrs Granger's diagnosis on hospitalization will be CEREBROVASCULAR ACCIDENT. Cerebrovascular accident is one which affect the blood vessels that supply blood to the brain; it can lead to sudden death of some brain cells due to lack of oxygen. Atherosclerosis causes blockages in the blood vessels leading to cerebrovascular disorders
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