HEALTH
Prasugrel Bests Ticagrelor in Acute Coronary Syndrome Care
TOPLINE: Prasugrel is associated with lower rates of mortality, myocardial infarction (MI), and stroke than ticagrelor under conditions of routine care of patients discharged after invasive treatment for acute coronary syndrome, with the effects being particularly pronounced in those with ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI). METHODOLOGY: Researchers used data from a German insurance claims database between …