A 62-year-old with hypertension develops sudden right-sided weakness and slurred speech. CT shows infarction in the left MCA territory. According to N...

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A 62-year-old with hypertension develops sudden right-sided weakness and slurred speech. CT shows infarction in the left MCA territory. According to NICE stroke guidelines, what is the recommended immediate antiplatelet therapy if no contraindications exist?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 300 mg daily

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Clopidogrel 75 mg daily alone

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Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 3 months

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Warfarin

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No antiplatelet therapy for 2 weeks

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Neurology

A 62-year-old with hypertension develops sudden right-sided weakness and slurred speech. CT shows infarction in the left MCA territory. According to NICE stroke guidelines, what is the recommended immediate antiplatelet therapy if no contraindications exist?