ACS P2Y12 Selection — EECC MCQ

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Moderate"Cardiology"ACS P2Y12 SelectionEECC

A 62-year-old with NSTEMI is loaded with aspirin. He has clopidogrel resistance previously documented. Which P2Y12 agent is preferred?

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Correct answer: A — Ticagrelor

Explanation lettering: B = shown as A · A = shown as B · D = shown as C · C = shown as D

Ticagrelor is preferred over clopidogrel for ACS and is effective in clopidogrel nonresponders. Prasugrel is contraindicated with prior stroke/TIA. Withholding P2Y12 (D) is inappropriate. Dipyridamole (E) is not used in ACS.

Reference: ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline (2021): Coronary Artery Revascularization