Question

A 64-year-old man has a transient episode of left arm weakness and expressive dysphasia lasting 20 minutes that resolves completely. Blood pressure is 160/94 mmHg. He presents to his GP the same day. What is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start Aspirin 300 mg and refer urgently for specialist assessment within 24 hours

Answer

Reassure and review in 1 month

Answer

Start Warfarin and review in 2 weeks

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Advise that no treatment is necessary as symptoms have resolved

Answer

Arrange routine neurology outpatient appointment in 3 months

Practice question

A 64-year-old man has a transient episode of left arm weakness and expressive dysphasia lasting 20 minutes that resolves completely. Blood pressure is 160/94 mmHg. He presents to his GP the same day. What is the most appropriate immediate management?