Question

A 68-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours and no tPA given is admitted. Which antiplatelet strategy is recommended short term?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel started early for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy only

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Clopidogrel plus ticagrelor dual therapy

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy until 48 hours

Practice question

A 68-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours and no tPA given is admitted. Which antiplatelet strategy is recommended short term?