Question

A 63-year-old man has a transient episode of right arm weakness and expressive dysphasia lasting 30 minutes, now resolved. MRI shows no infarct. He has hypertension and diabetes. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin and high-intensity statin and arrange urgent carotid imaging and stroke clinic review

Answer

Reassure and review in 3 months

Answer

No treatment is required as MRI is normal

Answer

Start warfarin immediately without further assessment

Answer

Delay investigation until a second event occurs

Practice question

A 63-year-old man has a transient episode of right arm weakness and expressive dysphasia lasting 30 minutes, now resolved. MRI shows no infarct. He has hypertension and diabetes. What is the most appropriate immediate management?