Question

A 67‑year‑old presents within 6 hours of a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) not receiving thrombolysis. CT angiography shows no large vessel occlusion. What secondary prevention regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 81 mg plus clopidogrel 75 mg daily for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy immediately

Answer

Aspirin plus ticagrelor indefinitely

Answer

Warfarin with INR 2-3 for 3 months

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy for 24 hours

Practice question

A 67‑year‑old presents within 6 hours of a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) not receiving thrombolysis. CT angiography shows no large vessel occlusion. What secondary prevention regimen is recommended?