A 58-year-old patient with a history of MI presents for review. He is on dual antiplatelet therapy, beta-blocker, ACE inhibitor, and statin. His blood...

Question

A 58-year-old patient with a history of MI presents for review. He is on dual antiplatelet therapy, beta-blocker, ACE inhibitor, and statin. His blood pressure is 134/80 mmHg. According to NICE guidelines, which of the following is the most appropriate step regarding his dual antiplatelet therapy, given it has now been 12 months post-MI?

Accepted Answer

Continue aspirin alone and discontinue the other antiplatelet

Answer

Continue dual antiplatelet therapy indefinitely

Answer

Stop both antiplatelets now

Answer

Switch to warfarin

Answer

Add a second antiplatelet agent (triple therapy)

MCQ (SBA): Cardiology & Cardiovascular disease