A 63-year-old with NSTEMI is loaded with aspirin. Regarding P2Y12 inhibitor timing pre-angiography, which is accurate?...

Question

A 63-year-old with NSTEMI is loaded with aspirin. Regarding P2Y12 inhibitor timing pre-angiography, which is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Pretreatment with prasugrel before anatomy is known is not recommended

Answer

Prasugrel should be given to all before cath

Answer

Clopidogrel should never be used for NSTEMI

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Ticagrelor is contraindicated pre-invasive strategy

Answer

Avoid any P2Y12 inhibitor until 24 hours after PCI

us-abem MCQ (SBA): NSTE-ACS Antiplatelet Strategy