A 72-year-old man is reviewed after an ischaemic stroke affecting his left middle cerebral artery territory 3 months ago. He has hypertension and hype...

Question

A 72-year-old man is reviewed after an ischaemic stroke affecting his left middle cerebral artery territory 3 months ago. He has hypertension and hyperlipidaemia but no atrial fibrillation. According to Australian stroke guidelines, which combination of therapies is MOST appropriate for secondary prevention?

Accepted Answer

Single antiplatelet therapy plus high-intensity statin and blood pressure control

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy; treat risk factors only

Answer

Aspirin plus clopidogrel long term with no statin

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Oral anticoagulation with warfarin

Answer

Fish oil supplements alone

au-racp MCQ (SBA): Secondary prevention after ischaemic stroke