Question

A 68-year-old with acute onset right-sided weakness and aphasia is suspected of having a stroke. CT scan rules out haemorrhage. He is not eligible for thrombolysis. Which antiplatelet agent is recommended acutely?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 300mg

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Answer

Dipyridamole alone

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel

Answer

Warfarin

Practice question

A 68-year-old with acute onset right-sided weakness and aphasia is suspected of having a stroke. CT scan rules out haemorrhage. He is not eligible for thrombolysis. Which antiplatelet agent is recommended acutely?