A 63-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 10 hours after symptom onset. Imaging excludes hemorrhage. What antiplatelet regimen is re...

Question

A 63-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 10 hours after symptom onset. Imaging excludes hemorrhage. What antiplatelet regimen is recommended to reduce early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21-90 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone indefinitely

Answer

Clopidogrel alone indefinitely

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Dual antiplatelet therapy indefinitely

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Aspirin plus anticoagulation for 30 days

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Stroke

A 63-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 10 hours after symptom onset. Imaging excludes hemorrhage. What antiplatelet regimen is recommended to reduce early recurrence?