Question

A 23-year-old female presents with sudden onset right-sided weakness and speech difficulties consistent with a stroke. She has a history of migraine with aura. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended immediate investigation?

Accepted Answer

CT scan of the head

Answer

Electroencephalogram (EEG)

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MRI of the spine

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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Invasive angiography

Practice question

A 23-year-old female presents with sudden onset right-sided weakness and speech difficulties consistent with a stroke. She has a history of migraine with aura. According to NICE guidelines, what is the recommended immediate investigation?