Newer antiplatelet drugs like prasugrel and ticagrelor have shown better outcomes than clopidogrel in reducing heart attacks and deaths in ACS patients. Prasugrel reduced risk by 24% compared to clopidogrel but increased bleeding risk, so it is not recommended for those over 75, under 60kg, or with stroke history. Ticagrelor provided faster, more consistent platelet inhibition than clopidogrel and reduced deaths and heart attacks in the PLATO trial, though it increased non-CABG bleeding and dyspnea. Guidelines recommend aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor like clopidogrel, prasugrel or ticagrelor for ACS patients