Question

A 63-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours. No thrombolysis given. What antiplatelet strategy reduces early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin plus clopidogrel) for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy for 90 days

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 90 days

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy

Practice question

A 63-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours. No thrombolysis given. What antiplatelet strategy reduces early recurrence?