Stroke: Antithrombotic Therapy Flashcards

1
Q

What medication is given for 2wks after all types of ischaemic stroke?

A

Aspirin

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After 2wks what medication is given for atheroembolic stroke or small vessel disease?

A

Switch to Clopidogrel (lifelong)

2nd line is aspirin + dipyridamole (lifelong)

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After 2wks what medication is given for stroke caused by AF?

A

DOAC: edoxoban (1st line), apixaban (2nd line)

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