Question

A 70-year-old with TIA (ABCD2 score 5) presents within 24 hours of symptom onset; non-contrast CT is normal and carotids are <50% stenosed. What antithrombotic regimen is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 21 days

Answer

Aspirin alone for 21 days

Answer

Clopidogrel monotherapy for 90 days

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy for 12 months

Answer

Anticoagulation with DOAC

Practice question

A 70-year-old with TIA (ABCD2 score 5) presents within 24 hours of symptom onset; non-contrast CT is normal and carotids are <50% stenosed. What antithrombotic regimen is recommended?