Question

A 60 year old woman experienced a transient episode of right arm weakness and expressive dysphasia lasting 20 minutes that resolved completely. She presents 12 hours later and CT head is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate management to reduce early stroke risk?

Accepted Answer

Start low dose acetylsalicylic acid and organise urgent carotid imaging and vascular risk factor management

Answer

Reassure and arrange routine neurology follow up in 6 months

Answer

Start warfarin immediately for presumed cardioembolic event

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No antiplatelet therapy is required because symptoms resolved

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Admit for bed rest without further investigations

Practice question

A 60 year old woman experienced a transient episode of right arm weakness and expressive dysphasia lasting 20 minutes that resolved completely. She presents 12 hours later and CT head is normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate management to reduce early stroke risk?