Stroke: Antithrombotic Therapy Flashcards
1
Q
What medication is given for 2wks after all types of ischaemic stroke?
A
Aspirin
2
Q
After 2wks what medication is given for atheroembolic stroke or small vessel disease?
A
Switch to Clopidogrel (lifelong)
2nd line is aspirin + dipyridamole (lifelong)
3
Q
After 2wks what medication is given for stroke caused by AF?
A
DOAC: edoxoban (1st line), apixaban (2nd line)