Question

A 71-year-old with minor noncardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours of onset. Best antiplatelet strategy for early secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin + clopidogrel for 21 days, then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Anticoagulation with rivaroxaban 20 mg daily

Practice question

A 71-year-old with minor noncardioembolic ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours of onset. Best antiplatelet strategy for early secondary prevention?