Question

A 62-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 12 hours after onset. CT is negative for hemorrhage. What antithrombotic strategy is preferred?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days, then aspirin

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy indefinitely

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Full-dose anticoagulation

Answer

Ticagrelor plus aspirin indefinitely

Practice question

A 62-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 12 hours after onset. CT is negative for hemorrhage. What antithrombotic strategy is preferred?