A 23-year-old man presents after his first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. He is now fully recovered. CT brain and basic blood tests are normal, and...

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A 23-year-old man presents after his first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. He is now fully recovered. CT brain and basic blood tests are normal, and there is no history of previous seizures or neurological deficit. Which is the most appropriate next investigation?

Accepted Answer

Electroencephalogram

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No further investigation is required

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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Lumbar puncture in all first seizures

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Coronary angiography

au-amc MCQ (SBA): First seizure

A 23-year-old man presents after his first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. He is now fully recovered. CT brain and basic blood tests are normal, and there is no history of previous seizures or neurological deficit. Which is the most appropriate next investigation?