Question

A patient with high-risk TIA (ABCD2=5) arrives 8 hours after symptom onset; CT excludes hemorrhage. What antiplatelet strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start aspirin plus clopidogrel now for 21 days, then monotherapy

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy only

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy only

Answer

Start anticoagulation immediately

Answer

No antithrombotic therapy until MRI

Practice question

A patient with high-risk TIA (ABCD2=5) arrives 8 hours after symptom onset; CT excludes hemorrhage. What antiplatelet strategy is recommended?