A 63-year-old with TIA (ABCD2=5) 8 hours ago, NIHSS 1, no large-vessel occlusion, no tPA given. Optimal antithrombotic approach now?...

Question

A 63-year-old with TIA (ABCD2=5) 8 hours ago, NIHSS 1, no large-vessel occlusion, no tPA given. Optimal antithrombotic approach now?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone indefinitely

Answer

Clopidogrel alone indefinitely

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Start apixaban

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