Question

A 58-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 20 hours after onset and is started on aspirin-clopidogrel. How long should dual therapy be continued?

Accepted Answer

21-90 days then continue single antiplatelet

Answer

7 days then stop both

Answer

90-180 days to maximize benefit

Answer

Indefinitely at dual dose

Answer

Until LDL <70 mg/dL

Practice question

A 58-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 20 hours after onset and is started on aspirin-clopidogrel. How long should dual therapy be continued?