A 65-year-old with TIA (ABCD² score 5) presents within 12 hours; no thrombolysis given. Brain imaging shows no hemorrhage. Best antiplatelet approach ...

Question

A 65-year-old with TIA (ABCD² score 5) presents within 12 hours; no thrombolysis given. Brain imaging shows no hemorrhage. Best antiplatelet approach to reduce early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Short-course dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin plus clopidogrel) for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Aspirin-dipyridamole for 21 days then stop

us-abim MCQ (SBA): TIA/Minor Stroke (Antiplatelets)

A 65-year-old with TIA (ABCD² score 5) presents within 12 hours; no thrombolysis given. Brain imaging shows no hemorrhage. Best antiplatelet approach to reduce early recurrence?