Question

A 68-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) arrives 10 hours after onset; DWI-positive, no tPA given. ABCD₂ score if TIA would be 5. What antiplatelet strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy

Answer

Aspirin plus ticagrelor for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 90 days

Practice question

A 68-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) arrives 10 hours after onset; DWI-positive, no tPA given. ABCD₂ score if TIA would be 5. What antiplatelet strategy is recommended?