A 68-year-old man suddenly develops right-sided weakness and expressive aphasia. CT shows an infarct in the left frontal lobe. Which artery is most likely occluded?
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Correct answer: Left middle cerebral artery
The left MCA supplies Broca’s area and the motor cortex for the face and arm. Occlusion causes contralateral weakness and expressive aphasia.
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