Question

A 62-year-old with suspected cardioembolic TIA (AF known) presents within 12 hours. Secondary prevention should include which initial antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Immediate anticoagulation with DOAC after brain imaging excludes hemorrhage

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin alone indefinitely

Answer

Heparin infusion for 7 days then stop

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy for 2 weeks

Practice question

A 62-year-old with suspected cardioembolic TIA (AF known) presents within 12 hours. Secondary prevention should include which initial antithrombotic strategy?