Question

A 58-year-old man presents to the emergency department with chest pain suggestive of an acute coronary syndrome. ECG changes are consistent with an NSTEMI. Troponin levels are significantly elevated. Which of the following is the best initial antiplatelet strategy in addition to aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Prasugrel or ticagrelor (in addition to aspirin)

Answer

Clopidogrel only

Answer

Dipyridamole

Answer

Clopidogrel plus tirofiban

Answer

No additional antiplatelet needed

Practice question

A 58-year-old man presents to the emergency department with chest pain suggestive of an acute coronary syndrome. ECG changes are consistent with an NSTEMI. Troponin levels are significantly elevated. Which of the following is the best initial antiplatelet strategy in addition to aspirin?