Question

A 64-year-old man with TIA is started on DAPT. He asks about proton pump inhibitor co-therapy due to ulcer history. Which statement is correct?

Accepted Answer

PPI co-therapy can be used to reduce GI bleeding risk

Answer

PPI is contraindicated with all antiplatelets

Answer

PPI increases stroke risk and should be avoided

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H2 blockers are preferred to PPIs

Answer

No gastroprotection is ever needed

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with TIA is started on DAPT. He asks about proton pump inhibitor co-therapy due to ulcer history. Which statement is correct?