Optimal Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Drug‐Eluting Stents: Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Trials

ConclusionDAPT continued beyond 6 months after second generation DES implantation decreases stent thrombosis and myocardial infarction, but increases major bleeding and all‐causes mortality compared to shorter DAPT (aspirin alone). There was no difference in cardiac mortality or stroke.

Source: Cardiovascular Therapeutics - September 11, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Elsayed Abo‐salem, Said Alsidawi, Hina Jamali, Mohamed Effat, Tarek Helmy Tags: Original Research Article Source Type: research