A 76-year-old with TIA 2 weeks ago is on high-intensity statin and BP control. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended for secondary prevention (n...

Question

A 76-year-old with TIA 2 weeks ago is on high-intensity statin and BP control. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended for secondary prevention (non-cardioembolic)?

Accepted Answer

Clopidogrel plus aspirin for 21-90 days then antiplatelet monotherapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg plus clopidogrel 75 mg indefinitely

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Warfarin with INR 2-3 indefinitely

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No antithrombotic therapy required after TIA

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Dual antiplatelet therapy for at least 1 year

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention

A 76-year-old with TIA 2 weeks ago is on high-intensity statin and BP control. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended for secondary prevention (non-cardioembolic)?