A patient stabilised after an acute STEMI received primary PCI with stent insertion 3 days ago. They are ready for discharge. According to NICE NG185,...

Question

A patient stabilised after an acute STEMI received primary PCI with stent insertion 3 days ago. They are ready for discharge. According to NICE NG185, which combination of antiplatelet therapy should they typically be discharged on?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 75mg OD lifelong + Ticagrelor 90mg BD for 12 months

Answer

Aspirin 75mg OD lifelong

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Clopidogrel 75mg OD for 12 months

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Aspirin 75mg OD lifelong + Clopidogrel 75mg OD for 12 months

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

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Post-MI Antiplatelet Therapy

A patient stabilised after an acute STEMI received primary PCI with stent insertion 3 days ago. They are ready for discharge. According to NICE NG185, which combination of antiplatelet therapy should they typically be discharged on?