Question

A 62-year-old with NSTEMI and prior stroke is considered for prasugrel. What is the best course?

Accepted Answer

Avoid prasugrel due to prior stroke/TIA

Answer

Use prasugrel 60 mg load regardless

Answer

Switch to aspirin monotherapy only

Answer

Use ticagrelor or clopidogrel instead

Answer

Delay any P2Y12 until discharge

Practice question

A 62-year-old with NSTEMI and prior stroke is considered for prasugrel. What is the best course?