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A 65-year-old male presents to your clinic following a recent ischemic stroke. He has a history of hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and type 2 diabetes. His imaging reveals a large artery atherosclerosis in his left internal carotid artery. He was previously intolerant of aspirin due to significant gastrointestinal upset.
- What are the current standard antithrombotic options for this patient?
- What specific factors would you consider when assessing the suitability for an anticoagulant?
- What pros and cons exist of the current anticoagulant therapies?
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ASA and plavix
need to consider surgical intervention
ASA and plavix
need to consider surgical intervention
plavix or brillinta
plavix or brillinta
Anti platelet aggregation meds ASA or Plavix or Brillinta with or without DOACs
Anti platelet aggregation meds ASA or Plavix or Brillinta with or without DOACs
I don’t know
I don’t know
What are the current standard antithrombotic options for this patient?
What are the current standard antithrombotic options for this patient?
What specific factors would you consider when assessing the suitability for an anticoagulant?
What specific factors would you consider when assessing the suitability for an anticoagulant?
What pros and cons exist of the current anticoagulant therapies?
What pros and cons exist of the current anticoagulant therapies?