Question

A 70-year-old man is seen in clinic 2 months after a non-cardioembolic minor ischaemic stroke. He has no atrial fibrillation. According to Canadian stroke secondary prevention guidance, which antithrombotic regimen is most appropriate long-term?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel indefinitely

Answer

Warfarin with target INR 2-3

Answer

Low molecular weight heparin long-term

Practice question

A 70-year-old man is seen in clinic 2 months after a non-cardioembolic minor ischaemic stroke. He has no atrial fibrillation. According to Canadian stroke secondary prevention guidance, which antithrombotic regimen is most appropriate long-term?