A 55-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 10 hours after onset and is admitted. No hemorrhage on imaging. What antiplatelet strategy...

Question

A 55-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 10 hours after onset and is admitted. No hemorrhage on imaging. What antiplatelet strategy is recommended for secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days then monotherapy

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Aspirin monotherapy from day 1

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Dual therapy for 6-12 months

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Clopidogrel monotherapy only

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Aspirin plus ticagrelor indefinitely

moderate MCQ (SBA): Neurology

A 55-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 10 hours after onset and is admitted. No hemorrhage on imaging. What antiplatelet strategy is recommended for secondary prevention?