Question

A 70-year-old with stable ischemic heart disease receives a contemporary DES and meets high bleeding risk criteria. What is an acceptable antiplatelet plan?

Accepted Answer

DAPT for 3 months followed by single antiplatelet therapy.

Answer

DAPT for at least 12 months regardless of bleeding risk.

Answer

Aspirin monotherapy immediately after PCI.

Answer

Triple therapy (aspirin, clopidogrel, anticoagulant) indefinitely.

Answer

DAPT for 24 months is standard for all DES.

Practice question

A 70-year-old with stable ischemic heart disease receives a contemporary DES and meets high bleeding risk criteria. What is an acceptable antiplatelet plan?