A 65-year-old recovering from ischemic stroke (noncardioembolic) asks about secondary prevention. Which is recommended long term?...

Question

A 65-year-old recovering from ischemic stroke (noncardioembolic) asks about secondary prevention. Which is recommended long term?

Accepted Answer

Single antiplatelet therapy (aspirin or clopidogrel) plus risk factor control

Answer

DAPT indefinitely

Answer

Oral anticoagulation without AF

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

High-dose NSAIDs

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischemic Stroke-Long-term Antithrombotic