A 66-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset. Non‑cardioembolic mechanism suspected; no thrombolysis given. Best an...

Question

A 66-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset. Non‑cardioembolic mechanism suspected; no thrombolysis given. Best antiplatelet plan?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days then single antiplatelet

Answer

Clopidogrel alone indefinitely

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 12 months then stop

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Aspirin plus ticagrelor for 12 months

Answer

Aspirin alone for 21 days then stop all antiplatelets

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischemic Stroke (secondary prevention)

A 66-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset. Non‑cardioembolic mechanism suspected; no thrombolysis given. Best antiplatelet plan?