A 62-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 20 hours after onset. CT angiography shows no large-vessel occlusion. Best antiplatelet pl...

Question

A 62-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 20 hours after onset. CT angiography shows no large-vessel occlusion. Best antiplatelet plan?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 21 days then stop

Answer

Start anticoagulation immediately

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Minor Stroke Antiplatelet Therapy

A 62-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 20 hours after onset. CT angiography shows no large-vessel occlusion. Best antiplatelet plan?