Question

A 58-year-old man presents 90 minutes after crushing central chest pain with diaphoresis. ECG shows ST elevation in V2-V5. What is the most appropriate immediate antiplatelet strategy pre-PCI?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 300 mg plus ticagrelor loading dose

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg only

Answer

Aspirin 300 mg plus prasugrel loading dose in all patients regardless of age

Answer

No antiplatelet until after angiography

Practice question

A 58-year-old man presents 90 minutes after crushing central chest pain with diaphoresis. ECG shows ST elevation in V2-V5. What is the most appropriate immediate antiplatelet strategy pre-PCI?