a 60 year old patient presents with an acute sudden onset of…
a 60 year old patient presents with an acute sudden onset of altered mental status. The patient’s spouse stated the patient got up to urinate during the night and developed sudden weakness of their face and arm. During the assessment, the clinician notes a facial droop, ataxia, nystagmus, and right-sided weakness. Cardiac auscultation reveals a fast-paced irregular rhythm with a murmur. Based on these physical exam findings, the clinician is concerned for which of the following stroke types?