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7th June 2023

A 65-year-old man is seen in A&E after having a sudden onset of dysarthria

A 65-year-old man is seen in A&E after having a sudden onset of dysarthria and left upper limb weakness, which lasted for about ten minutes and then resolved entirely. His past medical history includes hypertension and diabetes, and he is a current smoker.

What is the correct initial management of this patient?

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