The optimal duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is uncertain. Although observational studies have suggested DAPT for longer than a year post-PCI reduces ischemic events, other studies suggest longer durations of DAPT confer no benefits despite increased bleeding risk. This randomized controlled trial evaluated patient outcomes with 12-months vs 30-months […]
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No Benefit from Extended Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy?
The PARIS (patterns of non-adherence to anti-platelet regimens in stented patients) registry is a prospective observational study of patients from the US and Europe who were discharged on dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) following coronary stenting. Among 5018 patients from this registry, the rates of physician recommended discontinuation, brief interruption (i.e. for surgery), or disruption (ie […]