A 68-year-old with ischemic stroke (non-cardioembolic) and minor deficits presents within 18 hours of symptom onset. Which antiplatelet strategy reduc...

Question

A 68-year-old with ischemic stroke (non-cardioembolic) and minor deficits presents within 18 hours of symptom onset. Which antiplatelet strategy reduces early recurrence per secondary prevention guideline?

Accepted Answer

Short-course dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days started early

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Aspirin alone only

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Triple therapy with anticoagulation

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No antiplatelets for 30 days

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Long-term DAPT for 1 year routinely

"us-abim MCQ (SBA): Early Secondary Stroke Prevention

A 68-year-old with ischemic stroke (non-cardioembolic) and minor deficits presents within 18 hours of symptom onset. Which antiplatelet strategy reduces early recurrence per secondary prevention guideline?