Abstract

Asterixis and dysarthria-clumsy hand are uncommon neurological signs following to movement disorders after a stroke, clinically are classified as a part of lacunar infarction and most of the cases resolved spontaneously within ten days to one month. The aim of this study was to describe the clinical characteristics of six patients with lacunar infarction and mild motor symptoms of dysarthria and asterixis with no signs of dementia. All patients had as comorbidities hypertension and/or type 2 diabetes. In conclusion, it is important due to the transience of the abnormal neurological movements, the promptly recognition of the characteristic clinical presentation and confirmation of the diagnosis with noninvasive studies. The patients should be treated to prevent recurrent stroke with more severe consequences.

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