Question

A 72-year-old man who had a non-cardioembolic ischaemic stroke 2 weeks ago is recovering well. He has hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but no atrial fibrillation. According to stroke secondary prevention guidance, which antithrombotic regimen is most appropriate long term?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 75-150 mg daily

Answer

Warfarin with INR target 2.0-3.0

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel indefinitely

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Answer

Low molecular weight heparin injections long term

Practice question

A 72-year-old man who had a non-cardioembolic ischaemic stroke 2 weeks ago is recovering well. He has hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but no atrial fibrillation. According to stroke secondary prevention guidance, which antithrombotic regimen is most appropriate long term?