Question

A 76-year-old woman suddenly develops left-sided weakness and slurred speech 1 hour ago while at home. On arrival in the emergency department she is alert with persisting neurological deficit. Capillary glucose is normal. What is the single most important immediate investigation?

Accepted Answer

Non-contrast CT scan of the head

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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MRI brain with contrast

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Echocardiography

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Electroencephalography

Practice question

A 76-year-old woman suddenly develops left-sided weakness and slurred speech 1 hour ago while at home. On arrival in the emergency department she is alert with persisting neurological deficit. Capillary glucose is normal. What is the single most important immediate investigation?