Question

A 63-year-old presents within 6 hours of transient right arm weakness (15 minutes) and dysarthria; NIHSS 2; CT head normal. ABCD² = 5. Best antiplatelet strategy now?

Accepted Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone indefinitely

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Ticagrelor alone for 21 days

Practice question

A 63-year-old presents within 6 hours of transient right arm weakness (15 minutes) and dysarthria; NIHSS 2; CT head normal. ABCD² = 5. Best antiplatelet strategy now?