An srm principal area manager was made aware from another physician on (b)(6) 2019 at 1pm, that a (b)(6) male with neck immobility suffered a stroke.The principal area manager located the physician at 2:30 pm and inquired about the case.The physician indicated that the stroke was observed immediately in the recovery room on (b)(6) 2019.The physician ordered a ct head and neck scan along with an mri of the brain.The ct brain scan was negative and the mri showed new brain white lesions, however, these were difficult to map to apparent diffusion coefficient (adc).Pre cta was performed which showed double angle, lengthy lesion with abundant low density material.Despite other recommendations, physician performed 4 mm x 3 cm pre, 9 mm x 4 cm post and 5 mm x 3 cm post dilation.There was an incidental finding of dissection in the ascending aorta.The patient was still in the hospital as of (b)(6) 2019.No additional details were provided.
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