A 62-year-old with recent ischemic stroke and no AF asks about antithrombotic strategy. He is on aspirin 81 mg. LDL 78 on high-intensity statin. BP co...

Question

A 62-year-old with recent ischemic stroke and no AF asks about antithrombotic strategy. He is on aspirin 81 mg. LDL 78 on high-intensity statin. BP controlled. What about long-term DAPT?

Accepted Answer

DAPT for 21-90 days then single antiplatelet

Answer

Continue aspirin + clopidogrel indefinitely

Answer

Triple therapy recommended

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets

Answer

Switch to anticoagulation without AF

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Stroke (antiplatelet duration)

A 62-year-old with recent ischemic stroke and no AF asks about antithrombotic strategy. He is on aspirin 81 mg. LDL 78 on high-intensity statin. BP controlled. What about long-term DAPT?