Question

A 59-year-old with a high-risk TIA (ABCD2 score 5) 6 hours ago has no large-artery stenosis on CTA and no indication for anticoagulation. What antithrombotic regimen is most appropriate now?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 81 mg plus clopidogrel 75 mg daily for 21 days, then single antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily alone

Answer

Ticagrelor plus aspirin for 12 months

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for at least 6 months

Answer

Apixaban 5 mg twice daily

Practice question

A 59-year-old with a high-risk TIA (ABCD2 score 5) 6 hours ago has no large-artery stenosis on CTA and no indication for anticoagulation. What antithrombotic regimen is most appropriate now?