A 64-year-old with minor ischaemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours of onset. No thrombolysis given. What antiplatelet strategy is recommende...

Question

A 64-year-old with minor ischaemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours of onset. No thrombolysis given. What antiplatelet strategy is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Start dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days

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Aspirin monotherapy only

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Start dual therapy for 6 months

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No antiplatelet therapy for 24 hours

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Add anticoagulation immediately

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischaemic Stroke-Early Secondary Prevention

A 64-year-old with minor ischaemic stroke (NIHSS 2) presents within 12 hours of onset. No thrombolysis given. What antiplatelet strategy is recommended?