Question

A 64-year-old man presents with slurred speech, left-sided facial droop, and left arm weakness that started an hour ago. His blood pressure is 190/100 mmHg. According to NICE guidelines, which immediate step is indicated if stroke is suspected?

Accepted Answer

Perform urgent CT scan of the brain

Answer

Wait for blood pressure to normalise spontaneously

Answer

Administer aspirin immediately

Answer

Give subcutaneous LMWH for possible embolus

Answer

Offer immediate carotid endarterectomy

Practice question

A 64-year-old man presents with slurred speech, left-sided facial droop, and left arm weakness that started an hour ago. His blood pressure is 190/100 mmHg. According to NICE guidelines, which immediate step is indicated if stroke is suspected?