Question

A 76-year-old woman with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) due to high-risk TIA mechanism is started on antiplatelets. Which regimen/duration is supported for early secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone indefinitely from day 1

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin + clopidogrel for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 7 days then stop

Answer

Aspirin + ticagrelor for 6 months routinely

Practice question

A 76-year-old woman with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) due to high-risk TIA mechanism is started on antiplatelets. Which regimen/duration is supported for early secondary prevention?