A 72-year-old woman with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke asks about long-term antithrombotic therapy. She has no AF. Best option?...

Question

A 72-year-old woman with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke asks about long-term antithrombotic therapy. She has no AF. Best option?

Accepted Answer

Single antiplatelet therapy long-term

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy indefinitely

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Triple therapy with anticoagulant and antiplatelets

us-usmle-step-3 MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention-Antithrombotic