Question

A 27-year-old with TIA (ABCD2 score 5) presents 8 hours after onset; CT negative, no atrial fibrillation. Best antithrombotic strategy now?

Accepted Answer

Initiate dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone indefinitely without loading

Answer

Immediate anticoagulation with DOAC

Answer

Ticagrelor monotherapy

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy until MRI completed

Practice question

A 27-year-old with TIA (ABCD2 score 5) presents 8 hours after onset; CT negative, no atrial fibrillation. Best antithrombotic strategy now?