A 70-year-old with TIA (NIHSS 0) presents within 12 hours. Imaging shows no hemorrhage. What antithrombotic plan is recommended?...

Question

A 70-year-old with TIA (NIHSS 0) presents within 12 hours. Imaging shows no hemorrhage. What antithrombotic plan is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

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Clopidogrel alone for 21 days

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Anticoagulation immediately

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No antithrombotic therapy

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): TIA/Minor Stroke-Secondary Prevention