A 58 year old man with a history of hypertension and smoking presents with sudden onset left sided weakness and facial droop that resolved completely ...

Question

A 58 year old man with a history of hypertension and smoking presents with sudden onset left sided weakness and facial droop that resolved completely within 20 minutes. Examination is now normal. According to NICE stroke and TIA guidance, what is the most appropriate initial management in primary care?

Accepted Answer

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

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Reassure and review in a week

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Arrange routine neurology outpatient appointment

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Start Warfarin immediately

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No treatment is needed as symptoms have resolved

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Transient ischaemic attack