A 70-year-old with prior ischemic stroke (1 year ago) and no AF asks about antiplatelet therapy. Best option for long-term prevention?...

Question

A 70-year-old with prior ischemic stroke (1 year ago) and no AF asks about antiplatelet therapy. Best option for long-term prevention?

Accepted Answer

Single antiplatelet agent (e.g., aspirin or clopidogrel)

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel indefinitely

Answer

Anticoagulation with warfarin

Answer

No therapy needed

Answer

Triple antiplatelet therapy

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention