Question

A 68-year-old man with chest pain, ECG showing ST depression in V4-V6, and positive high-sensitivity troponin is diagnosed with NSTEMI. He has no contraindications. Which is the most appropriate initial antithrombotic strategy?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin plus ticagrelor loading dose

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Aspirin alone

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Ticagrelor alone

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Clopidogrel monotherapy

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Fondaparinux monotherapy without antiplatelets

Practice question

A 68-year-old man with chest pain, ECG showing ST depression in V4-V6, and positive high-sensitivity troponin is diagnosed with NSTEMI. He has no contraindications. Which is the most appropriate initial antithrombotic strategy?