16th August 2024

A 72-year-old woman presents to hospital with a 5-hour history of left-sided arm and leg weakness

A 72-year-old woman presents to hospital with a 5-hour history of left-sided arm and leg weakness and sensory disturbance which came on suddenly while she was in the supermarket. She is suspected to have had a stroke. On assessment by the stroke team which scoring system gives an indication as to the severity of the stroke based on examination?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.