22nd August 2024

A 69-year-old man presents with a witnessed episode of speech disturbance lasting one hour

A 69-year-old man presents with a witnessed episode of speech disturbance lasting one hour. He is reviewed in A&E and given 300 mg aspirin and informed to attend TIA clinic for a review. He has no past medical history of note. Following investigations in the clinic, he is diagnosed with a TIA. His ECG demonstrates normal sinus rhythm. What preventative medication should be commenced?

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