A 73-year-old with minor lacunar stroke (NIHSS 1) 12 hours ago started on aspirin. What is the optimal antiplatelet plan per AHA/ASA?...

Question

A 73-year-old with minor lacunar stroke (NIHSS 1) 12 hours ago started on aspirin. What is the optimal antiplatelet plan per AHA/ASA?

Accepted Answer

Give DAPT for 21-90 days then continue single antiplatelet

Answer

Stop aspirin and give clopidogrel alone for 90 days

Answer

Start aspirin plus ticagrelor indefinitely

Answer

Start anticoagulation immediately

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): TIA/Minor Stroke