Brian Schmidt is a 58-year-old lawyer with a history of hypertension. His blood pressure has been under fairly good control with prescription medication. His secretary notices that he had a period of confusion and difficulty speaking at a meeting. She advises him to see his doctor. The physician informs the family that Brian has an obstruction of blood flow to the brain, also known as ____
A) a myocardial infarction
B) angina
C) a hemorrhagic stroke
D) an ischemic stroke
D
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