A 72-year-old with symptomatic PAD and prior noncardioembolic TIA asks about antiplatelets. Which single agent is guideline-supported for chronic vasc...

Question

A 72-year-old with symptomatic PAD and prior noncardioembolic TIA asks about antiplatelets. Which single agent is guideline-supported for chronic vascular risk reduction?

Accepted Answer

Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

Answer

Prasugrel 10 mg daily

Answer

Ticagrelor 90 mg twice daily

Answer

No antiplatelet needed if on statin

Answer

Warfarin with INR 2-3

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Peripheral Artery Disease

A 72-year-old with symptomatic PAD and prior noncardioembolic TIA asks about antiplatelets. Which single agent is guideline-supported for chronic vascular risk reduction?