Question

A 55-year-old with AF and recent PCI (drug-eluting stent) asks about antithrombotic therapy. He is on a DOAC and clopidogrel. Best general strategy after the first week post-PCI?

Accepted Answer

Dual therapy (DOAC + clopidogrel) for up to 12 months

Answer

Triple therapy (DOAC + aspirin + clopidogrel) for 12 months

Answer

Switch to warfarin plus aspirin

Answer

Clopidogrel alone

Answer

Aspirin alone

Practice question

A 55-year-old with AF and recent PCI (drug-eluting stent) asks about antithrombotic therapy. He is on a DOAC and clopidogrel. Best general strategy after the first week post-PCI?