A 68-year-old man presents with 20 minutes of left-sided weakness and dysarthria that fully resolve before assessment. CT brain is normal. This is his...

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A 68-year-old man presents with 20 minutes of left-sided weakness and dysarthria that fully resolve before assessment. CT brain is normal. This is his first event. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start high-dose statin and antiplatelet therapy, and arrange urgent TIA clinic assessment

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Reassure and discharge without treatment

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Order only carotid ultrasound and delay treatment until results

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Start anticoagulation empirically

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No secondary prevention is needed after complete recovery

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A 68-year-old man presents with 20 minutes of left-sided weakness and dysarthria that fully resolve before assessment. CT brain is normal. This is his first event. What is the most appropriate immediate management?