Question

A 67-year-old with a minor noncardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset; CT shows no hemorrhage. Which antiplatelet plan best reduces early recurrence risk?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days, then continue single antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily alone

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily alone

Answer

Aspirin plus ticagrelor for 12 months

Answer

Triple therapy with aspirin, clopidogrel, and dipyridamole for 90 days

Practice question

A 67-year-old with a minor noncardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset; CT shows no hemorrhage. Which antiplatelet plan best reduces early recurrence risk?