What are the recommendations for antithrombotic medications for patients with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke or TIA?
In patients with noncardioembolic ischemic stroke or TIA, antiplatelet therapy is indicated in preference to oral anticoagulation to reduce the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke and other cardiovascular events while minimizing the risk. For secondary prevention of ischemic stroke, aspirin 50 to 325 mg daily, clopidogrel 75 mg, or the combination of aspirin 25 mg and extended-release dipyridamole 200 mg twice daily is indicated.