Question

A 72-year-old with transient monocular vision loss (ABCD2 score 5) presents within 6 hours. Brain imaging shows no infarct; carotids are mild. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Answer

Anticoagulation with apixaban

Answer

Aspirin + ticagrelor indefinitely

Practice question

A 72-year-old with transient monocular vision loss (ABCD2 score 5) presents within 6 hours. Brain imaging shows no infarct; carotids are mild. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended?