A 64-year-old man reports a transient episode of left arm weakness and slurred speech lasting 20 minutes that fully resolved 2 hours ago. Examination ...

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A 64-year-old man reports a transient episode of left arm weakness and slurred speech lasting 20 minutes that fully resolved 2 hours ago. Examination and CT brain are normal. What is the most appropriate immediate antiplatelet management?

Accepted Answer

Start Aspirin 300 mg once daily immediately

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Start Aspirin 75 mg once daily immediately

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Start Clopidogrel 75 mg without loading

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No antiplatelet therapy until carotid imaging is done

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Start dual antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin 300 mg and Clopidogrel 300 mg for 1 year

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

A 64-year-old man reports a transient episode of left arm weakness and slurred speech lasting 20 minutes that fully resolved 2 hours ago. Examination and CT brain are normal. What is the most appropriate immediate antiplatelet management?