Ed, a 65-year-old male, woke up one morning to discover the following symptoms: drooping of his right arm and the right side of his face, difficulty swallowing, and an inability to speak. His wife rushed him to the ED and it was discovered that Ed is suffering from a blocked artery.
1. Which artery do you suspect to be blocked? Why?
2. What nerves are damaged from the lack of oxygen causing Ed's symptoms?
3. When the blockage is removed will the damage be permanent?