Question

A 50-year-old with NSTEMI is loaded with aspirin. Which P2Y12 strategy is preferred if no contraindication?

Accepted Answer

Ticagrelor loading 180 mg then 90 mg twice daily

Answer

Clopidogrel loading 300 mg then 75 mg daily

Answer

Prasugrel 60 mg then 10 mg daily in prior stroke

Answer

Hold P2Y12 until after angiography routinely

Answer

Cangrelor drip for all patients regardless of access

Practice question

A 50-year-old with NSTEMI is loaded with aspirin. Which P2Y12 strategy is preferred if no contraindication?