A 70-year-old with noncardioembolic minor stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 12 hours after onset. CT negative. Best antithrombotic strategy?...

Question

A 70-year-old with noncardioembolic minor stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 12 hours after onset. CT negative. Best antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Short-course DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone

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Clopidogrel alone

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Triple therapy

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Anticoagulation

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Minor Stroke-DAPT