A 64-year-old with NSTEMI receives PCI with drug-eluting stent. Hemodynamically stable. Which P2Y12 strategy is recommended at discharge to reduce isc...

Question

A 64-year-old with NSTEMI receives PCI with drug-eluting stent. Hemodynamically stable. Which P2Y12 strategy is recommended at discharge to reduce ischemic events?

Accepted Answer

Ticagrelor or prasugrel preferred (with aspirin) unless contraindicated.

Answer

Clopidogrel preferred over all others for ACS.

Answer

No P2Y12 inhibitor needed if aspirin is used.

Answer

Prasugrel is contraindicated in all ACS.

Answer

Switch to P2Y12 monotherapy immediately post-PCI.

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Acute Coronary Syndromes-Antiplatelet Choice

A 64-year-old with NSTEMI receives PCI with drug-eluting stent. Hemodynamically stable. Which P2Y12 strategy is recommended at discharge to reduce ischemic events?