Question

A 62-year-old man with a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 3) presents 6 hours after onset. He received no thrombolysis. What is the best antithrombotic plan?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel for 21 days starting now, then single antiplatelet

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy indefinitely

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 6 months

Answer

Empiric anticoagulation

Answer

Ticagrelor monotherapy

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with a minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 3) presents 6 hours after onset. He received no thrombolysis. What is the best antithrombotic plan?