Question

A 64-year-old with NSTEMI and prior ischaemic stroke is considered for prasugrel pre-PCI. What is correct?

Accepted Answer

Avoid prasugrel in patients with prior stroke/TIA

Answer

Prasugrel is preferred in prior stroke

Answer

Dose reduce prasugrel only

Answer

Use prasugrel even before anatomy is known

Answer

No antiplatelet therapy is required

Practice question

A 64-year-old with NSTEMI and prior ischaemic stroke is considered for prasugrel pre-PCI. What is correct?