A 66-year-old with high-risk TIA (ABCD2=6) presents 8 hours after symptom resolution. No atrial fibrillation. Recommended antithrombotic strategy?...

Question

A 66-year-old with high-risk TIA (ABCD2=6) presents 8 hours after symptom resolution. No atrial fibrillation. Recommended antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Short-course dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone

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Clopidogrel alone

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Triple therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel + anticoagulant)

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Immediate anticoagulation with a DOAC

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