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ACS antiplatelet query — GPhC CRA MCQ

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ModerateCardiovascular TherapeuticsACS antiplatelet queryGPhC CRA

A patient discharged after acute coronary syndrome brings a prescription for aspirin 75mg daily and ticagrelor 90mg twice daily. He asks why two antiplatelet medicines have been prescribed. What would you advise the patient?

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Correct answer: B — Explain that dual antiplatelet therapy is used after acute coronary syndrome for a defined period

Dual antiplatelet therapy is commonly prescribed after acute coronary syndrome to reduce recurrent thrombotic events. The duration depends on the clinical context and bleeding risk, so changes should not be made without specialist or prescriber review. Ticagrelor is not used to treat heart failure symptoms.

Reference: BNF; NICE CKS