Management of elevated blood pressure and cholesterol in a nonagenarian with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation: A case report

Abstract

This case report details the management of a 94-year-old male with a complex medical history including ischemic stroke secondary to  atrial fibrillation (AF), recently hospitalized for coronary artery disease (CAD), and presenting with left arm swelling. The diagnosis was  left arm artery thrombosis and arterial calcification. Management included the adjustment of baseline medications (aspirin, statin and  calcium channel blockers) and the addition of telmisartan and rivaroxaban. A significant improvement in clinical parameters was  observed at a 16-week follow-up.