A 66-year-old with TIA started on DAPT asks about timing of initiation. He arrived 6 hours after symptoms. What is recommended?...

Question

A 66-year-old with TIA started on DAPT asks about timing of initiation. He arrived 6 hours after symptoms. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start DAPT within 24 hours of symptom onset

Answer

Wait 72 hours to minimize bleeding

Answer

Start after 7 days

Answer

Start only if NIHSS >=5

Answer

Do not use DAPT

us-abim MCQ (SBA): TIA/Minor Stroke-DAPT Timing