Question

A 68-year-old woman with TIA (NIHSS 1) presents 6 hours after onset. MRI confirms small cortical infarct, no hemorrhage. What antithrombotic regimen is recommended now?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Immediate anticoagulation with DOAC

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 21 days, then stop

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy until 2 weeks

Practice question

A 68-year-old woman with TIA (NIHSS 1) presents 6 hours after onset. MRI confirms small cortical infarct, no hemorrhage. What antithrombotic regimen is recommended now?