Question

A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with left-sided weakness and slurred speech that started 45 minutes ago. His blood pressure is 178/96 mmHg and capillary glucose is 6.0 mmol/L. What is the single most appropriate next investigation?

Accepted Answer

Urgent non-contrast CT scan of the head

Answer

MRI brain with contrast in 2 weeks

Answer

Carotid Doppler ultrasound only

Answer

Echocardiogram only

Answer

No imaging is required before starting Aspirin

Practice question

A 60-year-old man presents to the emergency department with left-sided weakness and slurred speech that started 45 minutes ago. His blood pressure is 178/96 mmHg and capillary glucose is 6.0 mmol/L. What is the single most appropriate next investigation?