A 68-year-old male with suspected TIA (ABCD₂ score 5) arrives 3 hours after symptom resolution. CT is negative. Optimal early antiplatelet plan?...

Question

A 68-year-old male with suspected TIA (ABCD₂ score 5) arrives 3 hours after symptom resolution. CT is negative. Optimal early antiplatelet plan?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days, then single antiplatelet

Answer

Aspirin alone for 30 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

Answer

Ticagrelor plus aspirin for 90 days

Answer

Immediate anticoagulation with DOAC

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Transient Ischaemic Attack