A 60-year-old with minor ischemic stroke is started on DAPT for 21 days. Which scenario favors stopping DAPT after 21 days?...

Question

A 60-year-old with minor ischemic stroke is started on DAPT for 21 days. Which scenario favors stopping DAPT after 21 days?

Accepted Answer

Minor stroke without intracranial stent placement

Answer

Persistent large-artery stenosis requiring stent

Answer

Recurrent TIA during DAPT

Answer

Symptomatic intracranial atherosclerosis requiring prolonged DAPT per specialist

Answer

Recent carotid stent placed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention