Question

A 62-year-old presents 12 hours after a high-risk TIA (ABCD₂ score 5). CT head is negative. There is no indication for thrombolysis. What is the best immediate antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel for 21-90 days, then single antiplatelet

Answer

Aspirin alone

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Clopidogrel alone

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Aspirin plus dipyridamole

Answer

Empiric anticoagulation without atrial fibrillation

Practice question

A 62-year-old presents 12 hours after a high-risk TIA (ABCD₂ score 5). CT head is negative. There is no indication for thrombolysis. What is the best immediate antithrombotic strategy?