A 74-year-old woman suddenly develops right-sided weakness and expressive dysphasia 45 minutes ago. On arrival at hospital, NIHSS indicates a moderate...

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A 74-year-old woman suddenly develops right-sided weakness and expressive dysphasia 45 minutes ago. On arrival at hospital, NIHSS indicates a moderate stroke. Observations are stable. What is the most appropriate immediate investigation?

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Non-contrast CT head

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MRI brain with contrast

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Carotid Doppler ultrasound

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Echocardiography

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CT angiography of the chest

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Acute ischaemic stroke

A 74-year-old woman suddenly develops right-sided weakness and expressive dysphasia 45 minutes ago. On arrival at hospital, NIHSS indicates a moderate stroke. Observations are stable. What is the most appropriate immediate investigation?