A 64-year-old man experiences sudden left arm weakness and dysphasia which resolve completely within 45 minutes. He presents to the emergency departme...

Question

A 64-year-old man experiences sudden left arm weakness and dysphasia which resolve completely within 45 minutes. He presents to the emergency department 2 hours later. There are no persistent deficits. What is the most appropriate immediate antiplatelet management in suspected transient ischaemic attack (TIA)?

Accepted Answer

Start Aspirin 300 mg daily immediately

Answer

Wait for brain imaging before starting Aspirin

Answer

Start Clopidogrel 75 mg immediately

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Start Warfarin immediately

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy is required for a transient event

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Transient ischaemic attack – immediate management