Question

A 59-year-old with ACS and DES asks about P2Y12 choice. He has no stroke history and is at low bleeding risk. What choice is guideline‑supported?

Accepted Answer

Ticagrelor or prasugrel over clopidogrel (with appropriate contraindication screening)

Answer

Clopidogrel is preferred for all ACS

Answer

Prasugrel is preferred in prior stroke/TIA

Answer

Ticagrelor should be avoided in all patients

Answer

Dual antiplatelet therapy is unnecessary

Practice question

A 59-year-old with ACS and DES asks about P2Y12 choice. He has no stroke history and is at low bleeding risk. What choice is guideline‑supported?