A 72-year-old man presents with sudden onset left-sided weakness that resolves completely within 30 minutes. CT brain shows no acute infarct or haemor...

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A 72-year-old man presents with sudden onset left-sided weakness that resolves completely within 30 minutes. CT brain shows no acute infarct or haemorrhage. He has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but is not on antiplatelet therapy. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin and organise urgent carotid and cardiac evaluation

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Reassure and discharge with no treatment

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Start warfarin immediately

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Delay antiplatelet therapy for 1 month

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No therapy if CT is normal

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Transient ischaemic attack

A 72-year-old man presents with sudden onset left-sided weakness that resolves completely within 30 minutes. CT brain shows no acute infarct or haemorrhage. He has a history of hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but is not on antiplatelet therapy. What is the most appropriate management?