Question

A 68-year-old with high-risk TIA (ABCD₂ score 5) presents within 12 hours of symptom resolution. CT head is negative. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 21 days

Answer

Immediate anticoagulation with heparin

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy indefinitely

Practice question

A 68-year-old with high-risk TIA (ABCD₂ score 5) presents within 12 hours of symptom resolution. CT head is negative. What antithrombotic strategy is recommended?