Which is INCORRECT of treatment of TIA s?

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Carotid endarterectomy will reduce death rate by almost 50% in patients with greater than 80% stenosis.

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Aspirin 150 mg/day reduces risk of subsequent stroke by about 30%.

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Clopidagrel was shown in the CAPRIE study to have a slight advantage over aspirin in stroke prevention.

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Anticoagulation of patients with TIA s secondary to thrombosis has been shown to improve outcome.

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Patients with considerable carotid stenosis (>70%), should be admitted for anticoagulation pending consideration for surgery.

1.	Which is INCORRECT of treatment of TIA s?
A.	Aspirin 150 mg/day reduces risk of subsequent stroke by about 30%.
B.	Clopidagrel was shown in the CAPRIE study to have a slight advantage over aspirin in stroke prevention.
C.	Anticoagulation of patients with TIA s secondary to thrombosis has been shown to improve outcome.
D.	Carotid endarterectomy will reduce death rate by almost 50% in patients with greater than 80% stenosis.
E.	Patients with considerable carotid stenosis (>70%), should be admitted for anticoagulation pending consideration for surgery.
Answer» D. Carotid endarterectomy will reduce death rate by almost 50% in patients with greater than 80% stenosis.

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