Question

A 72-year-old woman presents with transient right arm weakness and slurred speech lasting 20 minutes that completely resolved. CT brain is normal. She has hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. According to stroke prevention guidelines, which is the most appropriate immediate management?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin and arrange carotid imaging and urgent specialist assessment

Answer

Reassure, no further action is needed as symptoms resolved

Answer

Start warfarin immediately without further investigations

Answer

Arrange review with her GP in 4 weeks

Answer

Start clopidogrel in 2 weeks if there are further events

Practice question

A 72-year-old woman presents with transient right arm weakness and slurred speech lasting 20 minutes that completely resolved. CT brain is normal. She has hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. According to stroke prevention guidelines, which is the most appropriate immediate management?