A 72-year-old male with TIA yesterday (ABCD2=5) has 60% symptomatic internal carotid stenosis on the ipsilateral side. BP controlled on aspirin. Best ...

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A 72-year-old male with TIA yesterday (ABCD2=5) has 60% symptomatic internal carotid stenosis on the ipsilateral side. BP controlled on aspirin. Best next step?

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Initiate short‑term DAPT and refer for carotid endarterectomy within 2 weeks

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on aspirin. Best next step?

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No intervention; continue aspirin alone

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Start warfarin

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Delay carotid evaluation for 3 months

hard MCQ (SBA): TIA

A 72-year-old male with TIA yesterday (ABCD2=5) has 60% symptomatic internal carotid stenosis on the ipsilateral side. BP controlled on aspirin. Best next step?