A 68-year-old man arrives 6 hours after a minor noncardioembolic stroke (NIHSS 2). CT head is negative. What antiplatelet plan is recommended?...

Question

A 68-year-old man arrives 6 hours after a minor noncardioembolic stroke (NIHSS 2). CT head is negative. What antiplatelet plan is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin 81 mg daily alone beginning today

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy indefinitely

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Aspirin plus ticagrelor for 12 months

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Secondary Stroke Prevention