Question

A 54-year-old man with minor non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 12 hours after onset. CT excludes hemorrhage. He is not a thrombolysis candidate. What antithrombotic plan is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days

Answer

then continue single antiplatelet

Answer

Start heparin infusion for 48 hours

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy for 1 week

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 6 months

Practice question

A 54-year-old man with minor non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 12 hours after onset. CT excludes hemorrhage. He is not a thrombolysis candidate. What antithrombotic plan is recommended?