Question

A 71-year-old man has a transient episode of right arm weakness lasting 20 minutes. He is now well. BP 158/92. What is the immediate primary care management?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin 300 mg immediately and refer for urgent TIA assessment within 24 hours

Answer

Reassure and arrange routine clinic

Answer

Start clopidogrel and review in 2 weeks

Answer

Start warfarin

Answer

Arrange carotid endarterectomy directly

Practice question

A 71-year-old man has a transient episode of right arm weakness lasting 20 minutes. He is now well. BP 158/92. What is the immediate primary care management?