Question

A patient presents within 12 hours of a non-cardioembolic minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) without tPA given. CT excludes hemorrhage. What antiplatelet plan reduces early recurrence risk?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin-clopidogrel for 21 days then single antiplatelet

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily indefinitely

Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily starting in 7 days

Answer

Aspirin-clopidogrel for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin-ticagrelor for 12 months

Practice question

A patient presents within 12 hours of a non-cardioembolic minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) without tPA given. CT excludes hemorrhage. What antiplatelet plan reduces early recurrence risk?