HMS, HAG 2022 HSC 6 MC

A person started to feel numb on one side of their body. They had blurred vision and difficulty speaking.

Which disease was this person likely to be experiencing?

Coronary heart disease
Cerebrovascular disease
Congenital heart disease
Peripheral vascular disease

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\( B \)

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B is correct. One-sided numbness, blurred vision, and difficulty speaking are classic signs of a stroke (cerebrovascular disease).

Other Options:

A is incorrect: Coronary heart disease affects the heart muscle, causing chest pain symptoms.
C is incorrect: Congenital heart disease is present from birth.
D is incorrect: Peripheral vascular disease mainly affects blood vessels in the limbs.

♦♦ Mean mark 49%.