Question

A 63-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours and did not receive thrombolysis. What antiplatelet plan reduces early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin + clopidogrel for 21 days then monotherapy

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Aspirin + ticagrelor for 6 months

Answer

No antiplatelet for 24 hours

Practice question

A 63-year-old with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours and did not receive thrombolysis. What antiplatelet plan reduces early recurrence?