A 60-year-old previously healthy man presents at the clinic with sudden onset of weakness on the right side of the face. He can raise his eyebrow on the left but not on the right. He reports no recent illnesses and takes no medications.
Physical examination shows a mild to moderate right peripheral facial palsy; the neurologic examination is otherwise unremarkable. What would be the preferred line of treatment for this patient? *This case is from Docplexus editorial team for educative purpose only Source: Mayoclinic clinical proceedings