Question

A 66-year-old patient experiences left arm weakness and slurred speech lasting 30 minutes which resolves spontaneously. CT scan is normal. According to NICE guidelines which is the recommended first-line antiplatelet therapy after a TIA?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus dipyridamole long term

Answer

Aspirin plus dipyridamole for 1 week only

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel long term

Answer

Warfarin

Practice question

A 66-year-old patient experiences left arm weakness and slurred speech lasting 30 minutes which resolves spontaneously. CT scan is normal. According to NICE guidelines which is the recommended first-line antiplatelet therapy after a TIA?