Question

A 69-year-old with NSTEMI and DES placement is on ticagrelor and aspirin. He reports dyspnea likely due to ticagrelor. Platelets normal. What is an acceptable switch after 1 month if DAPT must continue?

Accepted Answer

Switch to clopidogrel with loading dose

Answer

Stop P2Y12 and continue aspirin only

Answer

Switch to prasugrel without considering age/stroke history

Answer

Continue ticagrelor regardless of symptoms

Answer

Start rivaroxaban instead of P2Y12

Practice question

A 69-year-old with NSTEMI and DES placement is on ticagrelor and aspirin. He reports dyspnea likely due to ticagrelor. Platelets normal. What is an acceptable switch after 1 month if DAPT must continue?