A 64‑year‑old with stable ischemic heart disease undergoes uncomplicated DES placement. He has high bleeding risk. What antiplatelet strategy is reaso...

Question

A 64‑year‑old with stable ischemic heart disease undergoes uncomplicated DES placement. He has high bleeding risk. What antiplatelet strategy is reasonable after initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Stop aspirin after 1-3 months and continue P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy

Answer

Continue DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel) for 12 months in all cases

Answer

Use aspirin monotherapy from day 1

Answer

Triple therapy with anticoagulation for 6 months

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets after 1 month

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Post‑PCI Antiplatelet Therapy

A 64‑year‑old with stable ischemic heart disease undergoes uncomplicated DES placement. He has high bleeding risk. What antiplatelet strategy is reasonable after initial therapy?