A 27-year-old woman presents after a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. She has fully recovered. Neurological examination is normal. CT brain is ...

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A 27-year-old woman presents after a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. She has fully recovered. Neurological examination is normal. CT brain is normal and routine blood tests are unremarkable. What is the most appropriate next investigation to assist further assessment?

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Electroencephalography

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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Lumbar puncture

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Coronary angiography

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No further investigation is required

au-amc MCQ (SBA): First seizure investigation

A 27-year-old woman presents after a first generalised tonic-clonic seizure. She has fully recovered. Neurological examination is normal. CT brain is normal and routine blood tests are unremarkable. What is the most appropriate next investigation to assist further assessment?