A 24-year-old woman using a COC develops new-onset right-sided weakness and speech difficulty lasting 45 minutes, followed by complete resolution. She...

Question

A 24-year-old woman using a COC develops new-onset right-sided weakness and speech difficulty lasting 45 minutes, followed by complete resolution. She has no headache. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

Accepted Answer

Stop the COC immediately and arrange emergency assessment for a possible transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

Answer

Continue the COC and monitor

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Reduce the oestrogen dose

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Switch to the combined patch

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Prescribe aspirin and continue the COC

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A 24-year-old woman using a COC develops new-onset right-sided weakness and speech difficulty lasting 45 minutes, followed by complete resolution. She has no headache. What is the most appropriate immediate action?