A 66-year-old with prior TIA (ABCD2=5) presents 8 hours after transient unilateral weakness, now resolved. CT head is normal. What antithrombotic plan...

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A 66-year-old with prior TIA (ABCD2=5) presents 8 hours after transient unilateral weakness, now resolved. CT head is normal. What antithrombotic plan is recommended if no indication for anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days then continue single agent

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Aspirin monotherapy only

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Dual antiplatelet therapy for 90 days

Answer

Start rivaroxaban 2.5 mg bid

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No antithrombotic therapy needed

us-abim MCQ (SBA): TIA-Early Secondary Prevention

A 66-year-old with prior TIA (ABCD2=5) presents 8 hours after transient unilateral weakness, now resolved. CT head is normal. What antithrombotic plan is recommended if no indication for anticoagulation?