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The Balancing Act: A Rational Approach to Postintervention Dual Antiplatelet Therapy
1Associate Director, Structural Heart Department, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Corresponding Author.
Abstract:
Balancing the risks of ischemic and bleeding events in patients who have undergone coronary angioplasty with drug-eluting stents (DES) is a delicate task. Individuals recovering from myocardial infarction are at increased risk of recurrent ischemic events, highlighting the potential benefits of rigorous secondary prevention measures.1 Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), combining aspirin with P2Y12 inhibitors such as clopidogrel or ticagrelor, forms the cornerstone of post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) care aimed at preventing stent thrombosis and lowering the risk of ischemic events. Current medical guidelines recommend a 6-month duration of DAPT for stable coronary disease and 12 months for acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
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