Cert Cardiology(SA) Phys Practice Questions - Sub-specialty Certificate In Cardiology Of The College Of Physicians Of South Africa Exam

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A 60-year-old male undergoes successful primary PCI with a drug-eluting stent (DES) for an acute anterior STEMI. He has no history of stroke, transient ischemic attack (TIA), bleeding diathesis, or oral anticoagulation requirement. Which P2Y12 inhibitor is preferred over clopidogrel as part of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT)?

Ticagrelor 90 mg twice daily (or Prasugrel 10 mg daily) Dipyridamole 200 mg twice daily Cangrelor intravenous infusion for 12 months Clopidogrel 75 mg daily

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Ticagrelor 90 mg twice daily (or Prasugrel 10 mg daily)

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