A 65-year-old arrives 8 hours after minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). Non-cardioembolic etiology suspected. Which antiplatelet plan best reflects curre...

Question

A 65-year-old arrives 8 hours after minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). Non-cardioembolic etiology suspected. Which antiplatelet plan best reflects current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin alone for 21 days then stop

Answer

Clopidogrel plus aspirin for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days, then continue single-agent therapy

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Triple antiplatelet therapy for 1 month

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No antiplatelet therapy if symptoms are mild

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention

A 65-year-old arrives 8 hours after minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2). Non-cardioembolic etiology suspected. Which antiplatelet plan best reflects current guidance?