18th August 2024

A 78-year-old gentleman presents to A&E as he has noticed some right arm weakness and numbness

A 78-year-old gentleman presents to A&E as he has noticed some right arm weakness and numbness which occurred suddenly while he was having a meal with his wife. He is an ex-rugby player and has a background of hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia, chronic kidney disease and osteoarthritis of his knees. He takes aspirin, atorvastatin, ramipril and topical ibuprofen. A CT scan demonstrates a small haemorrhagic stroke. He is admitted to the ward and with recovers well and he is preparing for discharge. What changes to his medications should be made prior to discharge?

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