A 64-year-old presents 6 hours after transient right arm weakness lasting 20 minutes. ABCD₂ score is 5. CT head shows no hemorrhage. What antiplatelet...

Question

A 64-year-old presents 6 hours after transient right arm weakness lasting 20 minutes. ABCD₂ score is 5. CT head shows no hemorrhage. What antiplatelet plan is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21 days, then single antiplatelet thereafter

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg long-term plus clopidogrel 75 mg long-term

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg only

Answer

Start warfarin with INR 2-3

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A 64-year-old presents 6 hours after transient right arm weakness lasting 20 minutes. ABCD₂ score is 5. CT head shows no hemorrhage. What antiplatelet plan is recommended?