Question

A 61-year-old with an NSTEMI is discharged on high-intensity statin and aspirin. He asks about starting PPI for dyspepsia while on DAPT. What is the preferred initial antiplatelet duration after minor stroke/TIA vs ACS PCI?

Accepted Answer

Minor stroke/TIA: 21 days; ACS PCI: 12 months barring bleeding

Answer

Both require 12 months of DAPT

Answer

Minor stroke/TIA: 90 days; ACS PCI: 1 month

Answer

Both require 6 months of DAPT

Answer

Minor stroke/TIA: no DAPT; ACS PCI: 24 months

Practice question

A 61-year-old with an NSTEMI is discharged on high-intensity statin and aspirin. He asks about starting PPI for dyspepsia while on DAPT. What is the preferred initial antiplatelet duration after minor stroke/TIA vs ACS PCI?