Duration of dual antiplatelet treatment with clopidogrel and aspirin in patients with acute coronary syndrome
Conclusion
In this contemporary, large real-life ACS population, DAPT for more than 3 months compared with a shorter duration was associated with a lower risk of death, stroke, or re-infarction.
Trial Registration
Clinicaltrials.gov (NCT01623700).
Source: European Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Authors: Varenhorst, C., Jensevik, K., Jernberg, T., Sundstrom, A., Hasvold, P., Held, C., Lagerqvist, B., James, S. Tags: FASTTRACK CLINICAL RESEARCH Source Type: research
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