A 66-year-old presents 8 hours after a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). CT head shows no hemorrhage. No thrombolysis given. What antithrombotic regime...

Question

A 66-year-old presents 8 hours after a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). CT head shows no hemorrhage. No thrombolysis given. What antithrombotic regimen is recommended to reduce early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days then single antiplatelet

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Aspirin alone for 90 days

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Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

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Ticagrelor monotherapy for 30 days

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Warfarin with target INR 2.0-3.0 for 90 days

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Ischemic Stroke (Secondary Prevention)

A 66-year-old presents 8 hours after a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). CT head shows no hemorrhage. No thrombolysis given. What antithrombotic regimen is recommended to reduce early recurrence?