Question

A 66-year-old woman had a high-risk TIA 2 days ago (ABCD² score 5). Imaging excludes hemorrhage; no cardioembolic source is found. What antithrombotic regimen is recommended now?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

Answer

Immediate anticoagulation with DOAC

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy until outpatient follow-up

Practice question

A 66-year-old woman had a high-risk TIA 2 days ago (ABCD² score 5). Imaging excludes hemorrhage; no cardioembolic source is found. What antithrombotic regimen is recommended now?