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ModerateCardiovascularAcute coronary syndromeuk-plab-1

A 62-year-old man is admitted with non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). He has been given 300 mg aspirin in the emergency department. Coronary angiography is planned for tomorrow and there are no contraindications to dual antiplatelet therapy. According to current NICE guidance, which single additional antiplatelet agent is most appropriate to start now?

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