A 68-year-old man presents to his GP 2 days after a transient episode of right arm weakness and dysphasia lasting 20 minutes, which completely resolve...

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A 68-year-old man presents to his GP 2 days after a transient episode of right arm weakness and dysphasia lasting 20 minutes, which completely resolved. He has hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. Examination is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?

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Arrange urgent same-day assessment at a stroke or TIA clinic

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Reassure and review in 1 month

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Start low-dose aspirin only with no further work-up

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Delay imaging for 6 months

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Commence long-term anticoagulation without imaging

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A 68-year-old man presents to his GP 2 days after a transient episode of right arm weakness and dysphasia lasting 20 minutes, which completely resolved. He has hypertension and hyperlipidaemia. Examination is normal. What is the most appropriate next step?