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NSTEMI — UKMLA MCQ

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MediumCardiologyNSTEMIUKMLAMRCEM SBAMRCP Part 1

A 60-year-old with NSTEMI without contraindications is loaded with aspirin. Which second antiplatelet is generally recommended for dual therapy before invasive management?

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Correct answer: BTicagrelor

In NSTEMI/ACS, aspirin plus ticagrelor is commonly recommended unless contraindicated; prasugrel is often reserved for PCI in specific settings; clopidogrel is an alternative if ticagrelor unsuitable. Dipyridamole is not used for ACS. Monotherapy is inadequate acutely.

Reference: CKS: Acute coronary syndromes – antiplatelets