In a nutshell This paper studied how long dual antiplatelet therapy should be given for after a drug-eluting stent insertion. The authors concluded that continuing dual antiplatelet therapy beyond 12 months can be carefully considered in selected patients with low bleeding risk. Some background A drug-eluting stent is a mesh wire structure...
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Risks of stopping antiplatelet therapy after stenting
In a nutshell This paper studied the effect of stopping antiplatelet therapy following stent placement. Some background A stent is a small device placed in blood vessels to allow blood to flow. Stents can be bare-metal (mesh wire) or drug-eluting (releases medication to block scar tissue from forming). After a stent is inserted, patients...
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