Question

A 60-year-old woman is admitted with an acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). She undergoes successful primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PPCI) with stent insertion to her left anterior descending artery. Assuming no contraindications, which combination of antiplatelet therapy should she be discharged on according to NICE NG185 (Acute coronary syndromes)?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 75mg OD plus Ticagrelor 90mg BD for 12 months

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Aspirin 75mg OD lifelong

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Aspirin 75mg OD plus Clopidogrel 75mg OD for 12 months

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Clopidogrel 75mg OD plus Ticagrelor 90mg BD for 12 months

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Aspirin 75mg OD plus Prasugrel 10mg OD for 12 months

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