In the current era, the antithrombotic treatment of patients with non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome (NSTE-ACS) includes standard aspirin, and one of the potent P2Y12 inhibitors ticagrelor or prasugrel. The optimal timing of ticagrelor has not been adequately studied, while prasugrel is only recommended after coronary angiography prior to PCI. The invasive strategy, including indication and timing of angiography, depends on risk stratification and a mortality benefit has been shown in selected high-risk NSTE-ACS undergoing early (<24 h) intervention.
Keywords: antithrombotic treatment; non-ST segment elevation acute coronary syndrome; optimal timing; routine invasive strategy.