Question

A 71-year-old with high-risk TIA (ABCD² 5) presents within 12 hours. Noncardioembolic etiology suspected; CT negative. Which antithrombotic strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy for 90 days

Answer

Dual antiplatelet for 90 days

Answer

Anticoagulation with apixaban

Practice question

A 71-year-old with high-risk TIA (ABCD² 5) presents within 12 hours. Noncardioembolic etiology suspected; CT negative. Which antithrombotic strategy is recommended?