Question

A 62-year-old with TIA (ABCD2 score 5) presents within 12 hours and has no atrial fibrillation or large infarct. Best antithrombotic plan to reduce early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days then single agent

Answer

Aspirin alone long-term from day 1

Answer

Immediate anticoagulation with DOAC

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy

Practice question

A 62-year-old with TIA (ABCD2 score 5) presents within 12 hours and has no atrial fibrillation or large infarct. Best antithrombotic plan to reduce early recurrence?