A 71-year-old man has a transient episode of left arm weakness lasting 20 minutes that fully resolves. CT head is normal. According to Canadian Stroke...

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A 71-year-old man has a transient episode of left arm weakness lasting 20 minutes that fully resolves. CT head is normal. According to Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations, what is the most appropriate next step?

Accepted Answer

Admit or assess urgently in a rapid TIA clinic for early secondary prevention

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Discharge with outpatient neurology follow-up in 6 weeks

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No further investigation is required

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Start aspirin only without further workup

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Delay carotid imaging for 6 months

ca-rcpsc-im MCQ (SBA): Transient ischaemic attack

A 71-year-old man has a transient episode of left arm weakness lasting 20 minutes that fully resolves. CT head is normal. According to Canadian Stroke Best Practice Recommendations, what is the most appropriate next step?