A 62-year-old man experiences a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) characterized by sudden onset right arm weakness and dysphasia lasting 30 minutes bef...

Question

A 62-year-old man experiences a transient ischaemic attack (TIA) characterized by sudden onset right arm weakness and dysphasia lasting 30 minutes before complete resolution. He attends A&E 4 hours later. Brain imaging is normal. What is the most appropriate immediate secondary prevention medication?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 300mg STAT, then Clopidogrel 75mg OD

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Aspirin 75mg OD

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Clopidogrel 75mg OD

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Apixaban 5mg BD

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Aspirin 300mg STAT, then Aspirin 75mg OD

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA)