A 68-year-old man with known coronary artery disease and prior myocardial infarction presents with transient monocular blindness lasting 10 minutes. S...

Question

A 68-year-old man with known coronary artery disease and prior myocardial infarction presents with transient monocular blindness lasting 10 minutes. Symptoms have resolved. Which secondary prevention strategy is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin and high-intensity statin and arrange urgent vascular assessment

Answer

Reassure without investigation

Answer

Start warfarin without further work-up

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Delay any investigation for 3 months

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Use Gravol/Dimenhydrinate as symptomatic treatment only

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): Transient ischaemic attack

A 68-year-old man with known coronary artery disease and prior myocardial infarction presents with transient monocular blindness lasting 10 minutes. Symptoms have resolved. Which secondary prevention strategy is most appropriate?