A 68-year-old post-PCI for STEMI is intolerant to ticagrelor (dyspnea). Best alternative P2Y12 inhibitor?...

Question

A 68-year-old post-PCI for STEMI is intolerant to ticagrelor (dyspnea). Best alternative P2Y12 inhibitor?

Accepted Answer

Prasugrel if no prior stroke/TIA and not aged >=75 or low weight

Answer

Clopidogrel always preferred post-PCI

Answer

No P2Y12 needed

Answer

Switch to warfarin

Answer

Keep ticagrelor despite side effects

"acc/aha/acep/naemsp/scai guideline (2025): acute coronary syndromes" MCQ (SBA): STEMI