24th April 2024

A 75-year old lady who was medically managed for NSTEMI is seen by your consultant on the ward round and deemed medically fit for discharge.

A 75-year old lady who was medically managed for NSTEMI is seen by your consultant on the ward round and deemed medically fit for discharge. Her inpatient echocardiography demonstrated normal ventricular size and function. Her comorbidities include osteoarthritis and her BMI is 35 kg/m2. Her discharge medications include ramipril 2.5mg OD, aspirin 75mg OD, ticagrelor 90 mg BD, and atorvastatin 80 mg OD. What additional medication should be prescribed on discharge?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.