Duration of dual antiplatelet therapy following drug ‐eluting stent implantation: A systemic review and meta‐analysis of randomized controlled trials with longer follow up

ConclusionsIn the present analysis of RCTs with longer follow up (2 years or longer), S‐DAPT compared with L‐DAPT, was associated with higher rate of MI and lower rate of major bleeding without any significant difference in the rates of all cause mortality, cardiac mortality, ST, TVR, and stroke.

Source: Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions - May 30, 2017 Category: Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Authors: Abhishek Sharma, Sahil Agrawal, Aakash Garg, Ajay Vallakati, Carl J. Lavie, Gerald Helft Tags: CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE Source Type: research