A 58-year-old with transient ischemic attack (ABCD2=5) presents 12 hours after symptom onset. Diffusion-weighted MRI shows no infarct; NIHSS 0. What a...

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A 58-year-old with transient ischemic attack (ABCD2=5) presents 12 hours after symptom onset. Diffusion-weighted MRI shows no infarct; NIHSS 0. What antithrombotic therapy is recommended?

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Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days started within 24 hours

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Aspirin alone for 90 days

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Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

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Dual antiplatelet therapy for 90 days

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Start anticoagulation immediately

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A 58-year-old with transient ischemic attack (ABCD2=5) presents 12 hours after symptom onset. Diffusion-weighted MRI shows no infarct; NIHSS 0. What antithrombotic therapy is recommended?