A 72-year-old with new-onset unilateral headache and scalp tenderness. CRP high. Visual symptoms absent. Temporal artery biopsy planned. What adjunct ...

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A 72-year-old with new-onset unilateral headache and scalp tenderness. CRP high. Visual symptoms absent. Temporal artery biopsy planned. What adjunct is recommended to reduce ischaemic complications?

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Low-dose aspirin 75 mg daily

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High-dose aspirin 300 mg daily

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Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

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Warfarin

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No antithrombotic

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A 72-year-old with new-onset unilateral headache and scalp tenderness. CRP high. Visual symptoms absent. Temporal artery biopsy planned. What adjunct is recommended to reduce ischaemic complications?