A 63-year-old man has a 20-minute episode of left arm weakness and slurred speech that completely resolves. CT brain is normal. You diagnose a transie...

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A 63-year-old man has a 20-minute episode of left arm weakness and slurred speech that completely resolves. CT brain is normal. You diagnose a transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Which is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin and organise urgent carotid and cardiac assessment

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Reassure and review in clinic in 1 month

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Start long-term warfarin without further investigation

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Advise driving restriction only

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Delay antiplatelets until an MRI is obtained in 2 weeks

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Transient ischaemic attack

A 63-year-old man has a 20-minute episode of left arm weakness and slurred speech that completely resolves. CT brain is normal. You diagnose a transient ischaemic attack (TIA). Which is the most appropriate immediate management?