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

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

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Dose reduce prasugrel only

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Use prasugrel even before anatomy is known

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No antiplatelet therapy is required

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