A 39-year-old man is admitted with suspected acute coronary syndrome. His troponin is mildly elevated and ECG shows non-specific ST-segment changes. W...

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A 39-year-old man is admitted with suspected acute coronary syndrome. His troponin is mildly elevated and ECG shows non-specific ST-segment changes. What is the most appropriate anti-platelet strategy for initial management?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin 300 mg loading dose and a P2Y12 inhibitor

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Aspirin alone with no other antiplatelet

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Clopidogrel alone without Aspirin

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Warfarin as monotherapy

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No antiplatelet treatment until angiography

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome

A 39-year-old man is admitted with suspected acute coronary syndrome. His troponin is mildly elevated and ECG shows non-specific ST-segment changes. What is the most appropriate anti-platelet strategy for initial management?