A 70-year-old with noncardioembolic minor stroke asks about adding ticagrelor to aspirin long-term. Best response?...

Question

A 70-year-old with noncardioembolic minor stroke asks about adding ticagrelor to aspirin long-term. Best response?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended long-term; use single antiplatelet after short-term DAPT if indicated

Answer

Reasonable indefinitely to reduce events

Answer

Recommended for 21 days then lifelong

Answer

Use triple antiplatelet therapy for 3 months

Answer

Stop antiplatelets after 90 days

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Antiplatelet Strategy After Stroke