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ModerateNeurologyAcute stroke – initial imaginguk-plab-1

A 72-year-old man suddenly develops right-sided weakness and slurred speech while watching television. His wife calls an ambulance which arrives 30 minutes later. On arrival at the emergency department, FAST is positive. What is the most appropriate immediate investigation?

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