Question

A 63-year-old with STEMI planned for PCI had a TIA 2 years ago. In addition to aspirin, which P2Y12 strategy is appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Ticagrelor is preferred; avoid prasugrel because of prior TIA

Answer

Prasugrel is preferred regardless of stroke/TIA history

Answer

Clopidogrel is preferred in all STEMI cases

Answer

No P2Y12 inhibitor is needed before PCI

Answer

Cangrelor infusion for 24 hours in all patients

Practice question

A 63-year-old with STEMI planned for PCI had a TIA 2 years ago. In addition to aspirin, which P2Y12 strategy is appropriate?