Question

A 62-year-old with symptomatic carotid-territory TIA (<24 h) due to atrial fibrillation is admitted. Brain imaging excludes hemorrhage. Which antithrombotic strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Begin anticoagulation with a DOAC after exclusion of hemorrhage

Answer

Start aspirin plus ticagrelor

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy until echo

Answer

Aspirin only long term

Answer

Heparin infusion bridging to warfarin immediately

Practice question

A 62-year-old with symptomatic carotid-territory TIA (<24 h) due to atrial fibrillation is admitted. Brain imaging excludes hemorrhage. Which antithrombotic strategy is appropriate?