A 70-year-old patient presents with a one-hour history of right arm weakness and slurred speech that resolved spontaneously. He has vascular risk fact...

Question

A 70-year-old patient presents with a one-hour history of right arm weakness and slurred speech that resolved spontaneously. He has vascular risk factors including hypertension and diabetes. Which is the recommended immediate management to prevent stroke?

Accepted Answer

B. Aspirin 300 mg daily and specialist assessment within 24 hours

Answer

A. MRI of the brain before any treatment

Answer

C. Clopidogrel 75 mg daily alone

Answer

D. Statin therapy alone

Answer

E. No specific treatment as symptoms resolved

NICE Stroke and TIA Guideline MCQ (SBA): Transient Ischaemic Attack

A 70-year-old patient presents with a one-hour history of right arm weakness and slurred speech that resolved spontaneously. He has vascular risk factors including hypertension and diabetes. Which is the recommended immediate management to prevent stroke?