Question

A 64-year-old has a high-risk TIA (ABCD² = 5) 6 hours ago; CT/CTA show no hemorrhage or large vessel occlusion. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Short-course dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days started within 24 hours

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy only

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy only

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation immediately

Practice question

A 64-year-old has a high-risk TIA (ABCD² = 5) 6 hours ago; CT/CTA show no hemorrhage or large vessel occlusion. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended?