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Stroke — UKMLA MCQ

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A 65-year-old with sudden onset left-sided weakness and expressive aphasia is suspected to have an acute stroke. According to NICE what is the recommended imaging within 1 hour

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Correct answer: B — CT brain without contrast

Non-contrast CT brain within 1 hour is recommended to distinguish ischaemic from haemorrhagic stroke.

Reference: NICE Stroke NG128