Massachusetts Medical Society: Question 8

Question 8

 

Question:

 

As compared with clopidogrel (Plavix), ticagrelor (Brilinta) reduces the risk of cardiovascular events in acute coronary syndrome patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention, but at the expense of higher bleeding rates.

 

 

 

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Answer:

True
 

 

Correct Answer? 

 

Explanation:

Best answer: True.  The PLATO trial found that, as compared to clopidogrel (Plavix) plus aspirin, ticagrelor (Brilinta) plus aspirin reduced the rate of a composite endpoint comprising death from vascular causes, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and nonfatal stroke at 12 months.  However, the rate of major bleeding events was higher in the ticagrelor plus aspirin arm.

 

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Answer:

False
 

 

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