A 64-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset; no thrombolysis given. What antiplatelet regimen is recommended to re...

Question

A 64-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset; no thrombolysis given. What antiplatelet regimen is recommended to reduce early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days, then single agent

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Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

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Aspirin 81 mg alone

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Aspirin-dipyridamole for 90 days

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Ticagrelor alone for 30 days

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention

A 64-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 8 hours after onset; no thrombolysis given. What antiplatelet regimen is recommended to reduce early recurrence?