A 75-year-old with sudden right-sided weakness and aphasia for 2 hours is suspected of having an acute stroke. According to UK guidelines, what is the...

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A 75-year-old with sudden right-sided weakness and aphasia for 2 hours is suspected of having an acute stroke. According to UK guidelines, what is the first immediate investigation?

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CT scan of the brain

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MRI scan of the brain

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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12-lead ECG

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Blood glucose test

NICE Stroke Guideline MCQ (SBA): Stroke

A 75-year-old with sudden right-sided weakness and aphasia for 2 hours is suspected of having an acute stroke. According to UK guidelines, what is the first immediate investigation?