A 76-year-old with stable CAD had a second-generation DES placed 9 months ago for NSTEMI. He has tolerated aspirin and ticagrelor without bleeding. Wh...

Question

A 76-year-old with stable CAD had a second-generation DES placed 9 months ago for NSTEMI. He has tolerated aspirin and ticagrelor without bleeding. What is the best current antiplatelet plan?

Accepted Answer

Continue DAPT through 12 months then reassess

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets now

Answer

Switch to clopidogrel monotherapy immediately

Answer

Indefinite DAPT regardless of bleeding risk

Answer

Stop ticagrelor now and continue aspirin only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Post-ACS DAPT

A 76-year-old with stable CAD had a second-generation DES placed 9 months ago for NSTEMI. He has tolerated aspirin and ticagrelor without bleeding. What is the best current antiplatelet plan?