Question

A 70-year-old man has sudden left arm weakness lasting 20 minutes, now fully resolved. BP 158/92 mmHg. What should be done immediately?

Accepted Answer

Give aspirin 300 mg stat and urgent specialist assessment within 24 hours

Answer

Start clopidogrel 300 mg and review in 1 week

Answer

Arrange routine neurology clinic

Answer

No treatment as symptoms resolved

Answer

Start warfarin immediately

Practice question

A 70-year-old man has sudden left arm weakness lasting 20 minutes, now fully resolved. BP 158/92 mmHg. What should be done immediately?