Question

A 50-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours. Not a tPA candidate. What antithrombotic therapy is recommended acutely?

Accepted Answer

Short-course dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin plus clopidogrel)

Answer

Aspirin plus anticoagulation immediately

Answer

Long-term DAPT for 12 months

Answer

No antiplatelet until MRI confirms stroke

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy only

Practice question

A 50-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours. Not a tPA candidate. What antithrombotic therapy is recommended acutely?