Question

A 68-year-old man with hypertension and type 2 diabetes presents for review. He had an ischaemic stroke 6 months ago and is now stable. BP is 134/78 mmHg on an ACE inhibitor and thiazide. He is in sinus rhythm. Which antiplatelet strategy is most appropriate for secondary stroke prevention according to current Australian stroke guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Lifelong single antiplatelet therapy with low-dose aspirin

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy because blood pressure is controlled

Answer

Lifelong dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

Answer

Warfarin lifelong for secondary prevention

Answer

Direct oral anticoagulant lifelong for secondary prevention

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