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A known diabetic and hypertensive dies suddenly. Before death, his vital signs, including respiratory rate, pulse and blood pressure, were varying markedly. Urgent CT brain scan was advised while patient was alive. Results arrived only after death report is received. What do you expect in CT brain scan?
  1. Infarct in cerebellum
  2. Infarct in brainstem
  3. Infarct in right hemisphere
  4. Infarct in left hemisphere
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Answer: B - Infarct in brainstem is expected in the CT brain scan. CT brain scan of known diabetic and hypertensive that dies suddenly, showing respiratory rate, pulse and blood pressure varying markedly just before death, will tell of Infarct in the brainstem. This is because all the respiratory and cardiac centers are located in the brainstem which controls these cardiac and respiratory functions.
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