10-Minute Consultation: Transient Ischaemic Attack

Adhiyaman and Adhiyaman recommend ways on what to do when a 64 year old man comes to one's surgery five days after an episode of visual loss in his left eye, followed by right sided weakness and speech disturbance lasting 10 minutes. He has made a complete recovery and has driven himself to the surgery to ask whether he can return to work. When examining the patient, Adhiyaman and Adhiyaman suggest that one must include a check of his pulse for irregular rhythm, measure his blood pressure, listen to heart sounds, and undertake a neurological examination to detect any residual signs. All patients with a transient ischemic attack should be referred to secondary care as soon as possible.