Question

A 64-year-old man with NSTEMI is planned for early PCI. No prior P2Y12 use, no high bleeding risk. Which antiplatelet strategy is preferred alongside aspirin?

Accepted Answer

Prasugrel loading then maintenance

Answer

Clopidogrel loading then maintenance

Answer

Ticagrelor loading then maintenance

Answer

No P2Y12 inhibitor, aspirin alone

Answer

Abciximab infusion prior to PCI

Practice question

A 64-year-old man with NSTEMI is planned for early PCI. No prior P2Y12 use, no high bleeding risk. Which antiplatelet strategy is preferred alongside aspirin?