A 72-year-old woman experiences sudden onset slurred speech and right arm weakness, which resolves completely after 30 minutes. She has a history of h...

Question

A 72-year-old woman experiences sudden onset slurred speech and right arm weakness, which resolves completely after 30 minutes. She has a history of hypertension. She attends her GP surgery the following day. What is the most appropriate immediate management regarding antiplatelet therapy?

Accepted Answer

Clopidogrel 300mg STAT, followed by 75mg daily

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Aspirin 75mg daily

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Aspirin 300mg STAT, then 75mg daily

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Warfarin initiation

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Refer immediately to TIA clinic without starting medication

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)

A 72-year-old woman experiences sudden onset slurred speech and right arm weakness, which resolves completely after 30 minutes. She has a history of hypertension. She attends her GP surgery the following day. What is the most appropriate immediate management regarding antiplatelet therapy?