====== Hypodense ======


Hypodense [[lesion]]s identified on [[Computerized tomography]] are often assumed to indicate [[ischemia]]. 

see also [[Computed Tomography for chronic subdural hematoma]].
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Doubtful hypodense left [[occipital]] intraparenchymal area, probably nonspecific, unable to rule out hemorrhagic parenchymal [[brain contusion]]. Hospital observation and possibly CT control are recommended.


[[Type 2 diabetes]].[[Atrial fibrillation]], [[Obesity]], [[chronic respiratory failure]]


[[Smoker]] of 1-2 packs/day and severe [[alcohol]] [[habit]]
Usual treatment
-[[MICARDIS]] PLUS 40/12.5MG 1 tablet every 24 hours
-[[Dapagliflozin]] and [[metformin]] combination 5MG/1000MG 1 tablet every 12 hours
-[[OMEPRAZOLE]] 20 MG 1 tab every 24h
-[[ELIQUIS]] 5MG

see [[Fall-Related Traumatic Brain Injury]]
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He [[fall]] the day before, he comments [[loss of consciousness]] lasting seconds, comments that he feels ill, referring to a sensation of [[dizziness]] with turning of objects, he refers to a sensation of relative [[dyspnea]], no vomiting, he refers to having drunk [[alcohol]]

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[[Contusion]] in the [[occipital region]]