A 60-year-old with minor ischemic stroke started on DAPT asks about bleeding risk mitigation. Which measure is appropriate?...

Question

A 60-year-old with minor ischemic stroke started on DAPT asks about bleeding risk mitigation. Which measure is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Use shortest effective DAPT duration (e.g., ~21 days) and avoid NSAIDs

Answer

Indefinite DAPT

Answer

Add anticoagulation

Answer

Use high-dose aspirin 325 mg long-term

Answer

No counseling needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischemic Stroke Secondary Prevention