Question

A 62-year-old man with symptomatic 85% carotid stenosis is started on high-intensity statin and antihypertensives while awaiting surgery. Which antiplatelet plan is appropriate pre-procedure?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 81-325 mg daily

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy indefinitely

Answer

Warfarin with INR 2-3

Answer

Rivaroxaban 2.5 mg BID plus aspirin

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with symptomatic 85% carotid stenosis is started on high-intensity statin and antihypertensives while awaiting surgery. Which antiplatelet plan is appropriate pre-procedure?