A 62-year-old with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke is discharged on aspirin. He asks about duration. What is recommended for antiplatelet therapy lon...

Question

A 62-year-old with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke is discharged on aspirin. He asks about duration. What is recommended for antiplatelet therapy long term?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin indefinitely unless contraindicated

Answer

Aspirin for 21 days then stop

Answer

Clopidogrel plus aspirin indefinitely

Answer

Clopidogrel for 7 days only

Answer

Anticoagulation with warfarin

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischaemic Stroke-Long-term Antiplatelet

A 62-year-old with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke is discharged on aspirin. He asks about duration. What is recommended for antiplatelet therapy long term?