A 67-year-old man presents after a transient episode of left arm weakness and dysarthria lasting 20 minutes. CT head is normal. He is now asymptomatic...

Question

A 67-year-old man presents after a transient episode of left arm weakness and dysarthria lasting 20 minutes. CT head is normal. He is now asymptomatic. ABCD² score is 5. What is the best antiplatelet strategy for the first 21 days, assuming no contraindications?

Accepted Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy with acetylsalicylic acid and clopidogrel

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Acetylsalicylic acid alone

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Clopidogrel alone

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Anticoagulation with a DOAC

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No antithrombotic therapy until carotid imaging

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): High-risk TIA management

A 67-year-old man presents after a transient episode of left arm weakness and dysarthria lasting 20 minutes. CT head is normal. He is now asymptomatic. ABCD² score is 5. What is the best antiplatelet strategy for the first 21 days, assuming no contraindications?