A 67-year-old with noncardioembolic minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours. Which antithrombotic strategy is recommended?...

Question

A 67-year-old with noncardioembolic minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours. Which antithrombotic strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Full-dose DOAC immediately

Answer

Aspirin alone immediately for 90 days

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Clopidogrel alone immediately for 90 days

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Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21-90 days

Answer

Start warfarin with INR 2-3

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention