A 64-year-old received a drug-eluting stent for stable angina 1 month ago. He is at high bleeding risk after a GI bleed now controlled. Which antiplat...

Question

A 64-year-old received a drug-eluting stent for stable angina 1 month ago. He is at high bleeding risk after a GI bleed now controlled. Which antiplatelet plan best aligns with contemporary recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Shorten DAPT to 3 months total, then continue aspirin alone

Answer

Continue DAPT for at least 12 months regardless of bleeding risk

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Stop all antiplatelets now

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Switch to warfarin monotherapy

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Continue clopidogrel alone indefinitely without aspirin from today

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Post-PCI antiplatelet therapy

A 64-year-old received a drug-eluting stent for stable angina 1 month ago. He is at high bleeding risk after a GI bleed now controlled. Which antiplatelet plan best aligns with contemporary recommendations?