Question

A 59-year-old with a non-cardioembolic minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) 8 hours ago is clinically stable. CT/CTA exclude LVO. What antiplatelet plan best reduces early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days then single antiplatelet thereafter

Answer

Aspirin alone indefinitely

Answer

Ticagrelor monotherapy for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin, clopidogrel, and dipyridamole for 30 days

Answer

IV heparin infusion for 48 hours then aspirin

Practice question

A 59-year-old with a non-cardioembolic minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) 8 hours ago is clinically stable. CT/CTA exclude LVO. What antiplatelet plan best reduces early recurrence?