A 67-year-old with ABCD2 score 5 has a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours of onset and no hemorrhage on CT. Next best antithrombotic stra...

Question

A 67-year-old with ABCD2 score 5 has a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours of onset and no hemorrhage on CT. Next best antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin + clopidogrel for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Start warfarin immediately

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Dual therapy for 6-12 months

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy until MRI

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Minor Ischemic Stroke/TIA

A 67-year-old with ABCD2 score 5 has a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours of onset and no hemorrhage on CT. Next best antithrombotic strategy?