A 66-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours of onset is discharged. Noncardioembolic etiology suspected; head CT is negative fo...

Question

A 66-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours of onset is discharged. Noncardioembolic etiology suspected; head CT is negative for hemorrhage. What antiplatelet plan is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days, then single antiplatelet

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Clopidogrel monotherapy indefinitely

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Aspirin 81 mg indefinitely without load

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Ticagrelor monotherapy for 90 days

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Dual antiplatelet therapy for 6 months

us-abim MCQ (SBA): TIA/Minor Ischemic Stroke

A 66-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours of onset is discharged. Noncardioembolic etiology suspected; head CT is negative for hemorrhage. What antiplatelet plan is recommended?