Question

A 58-year-old man with chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome is seen by paramedics. ECG shows dynamic ST depression in V4-V6. He has no contraindication to antiplatelets. What single most appropriate immediate antiplatelet should be given pre-hospital?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 300 mg stat (chewed)

Answer

Clopidogrel 300 mg stat

Answer

Ticagrelor 180 mg stat

Answer

Aspirin 75 mg stat

Answer

No antiplatelet until troponin confirmed

Practice question

A 58-year-old man with chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome is seen by paramedics. ECG shows dynamic ST depression in V4-V6. He has no contraindication to antiplatelets. What single most appropriate immediate antiplatelet should be given pre-hospital?