Question

A 46-year-old woman with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset. Imaging excludes hemorrhage and large vessel occlusion. Best antiplatelet strategy for early secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21-90 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone indefinitely

Answer

Clopidogrel alone indefinitely

Answer

Triple antiplatelet therapy for 90 days

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy for 7 days

Practice question

A 46-year-old woman with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset. Imaging excludes hemorrhage and large vessel occlusion. Best antiplatelet strategy for early secondary prevention?