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Antithrombotic therapy according to cause of transient ischemic attack (TIA)

Antithrombotic therapy according to cause of transient ischemic attack (TIA)
This algorithm is intended to provide basic guidance regarding the use of antithrombotic therapy based on mechanism for patients with a TIA. For further details, including suggested dosing regimens of antithrombotic agents, refer to the relevant UpToDate topic reviews.
ICA: internal carotid artery; CEA: carotid endarterectomy; CAS: carotid artery stenting; DAPT: dual antiplatelet therapy (eg, aspirin and clopidogrel, or aspirin and ticagrelor); ABCD2: age, blood pressure, clinical features, duration of symptoms, and diabetes; BP: blood pressure; SBP: systolic blood pressure; DBP: diastolic blood pressure.
* Indications for long-term oral anticoagulation include atrial fibrillation, ventricular thrombus, mechanical heart valve, and treatment of venous thromboembolism.
¶ Some experts prefer DAPT based upon observational evidence.
Δ Long-term single-agent antiplatelet therapy using aspirin, clopidogrel, or aspirin-extended-release dipyridamole.
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