A 68-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 6 hours after onset. No indication for thrombolysis. Best antiplatelet plan?...

Question

A 68-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 6 hours after onset. No indication for thrombolysis. Best antiplatelet plan?

Accepted Answer

Short-course dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy only

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Ticagrelor monotherapy for 90 days

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Minor Ischemic Stroke