Question

A 67-year-old man with a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 12 hours after onset. No tPA was given. What is the best antithrombotic strategy now?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

Answer

Immediate heparin infusion

Answer

Triple therapy (aspirin+clopidogrel+anticoagulant)

Practice question

A 67-year-old man with a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents 12 hours after onset. No tPA was given. What is the best antithrombotic strategy now?