A 70-year-old man has a suspected TIA that occurred 1 hour ago with complete resolution. CT head is not immediately available. What should be done now...

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A 70-year-old man has a suspected TIA that occurred 1 hour ago with complete resolution. CT head is not immediately available. What should be done now?

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Start aspirin 300 mg immediately

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Start clopidogrel 300 mg immediately

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Await imaging before any antiplatelet

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Start dual antiplatelet therapy immediately

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Start dabigatran immediately

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A 70-year-old man has a suspected TIA that occurred 1 hour ago with complete resolution. CT head is not immediately available. What should be done now?