A 64-year-old woman presents with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours; no thrombolysis given. Which antithrombotic plan reduces early recu...

Question

A 64-year-old woman presents with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours; no thrombolysis given. Which antithrombotic plan reduces early recurrence?

Accepted Answer

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

Answer

Aspirin alone for 90 days

Answer

Clopidogrel alone for 90 days

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Dual antiplatelet therapy for 90 days

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Immediate full-dose anticoagulation

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Ischemic Stroke (Minor)

A 64-year-old woman presents with minor ischemic stroke (NIHSS 2) within 12 hours; no thrombolysis given. Which antithrombotic plan reduces early recurrence?