Diabetes Mellitus in Medicine / Internal Medicine — 55yo Man | Neurology | SMLE Q#16876

SMLE Question #16876

Medicine / Internal Medicine Neurology

Objective: OBJ-307

Last updated: February 2026
A 55-year-old man with diabetes mellitus and dyslipidaemia presents 48 hours after a 5-minute episode of sudden left arm weakness with complete resolution. He has no headache or loss of consciousness. Neurologic examination is normal. ECG shows sinus rhythm. What is the most appropriate initial imaging test to evaluate his cerebrovascular status?

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