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Post TAVR Aspirin vs. Clopidogrel: Conflicting Findings and Guidelines

One month ago we shared a meta-analysis stating aspirin (ASA) as the best antiplatelet following TAVR vs....

EuroPCR 2021 | CELEBRATE-02: Novel Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa Inhibitor for ST-Segment Elevation Infarction

Promising fast subcutaneous administration and a quick and potent antiplatelet effect, here comes a novel glycoprotein IIb/IIa...

Very Short Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Complex PCI

The 1-month outcomes of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) followed by clopidogrel monotherapy were comparable to 12-month DAPT...

ACC 2021 | HOST-EXAM: Clopidogrel vs ASA monotherapy post DAPT in PCI patients

Clopidogrel monotherapy after dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) was associated with reduced mortality, MI, stroke, and other events...

ACC 2021 | ADAPTABLE: Low Doses of Aspirin Are Equally Effective and Present Lower Bleeding Risk

Patients diagnosed with cardiovascular disease taking aspirin as secondary prevention can take lower doses and achieve the...

ACC 2021 | TALOS-AMI: De-escalating from Ticagrelor to Clopidogrel after One Month

After one-month dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and ticagrelor, a net clinical benefit was observed when...

Single or Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack?

Antiplatelet therapy is key to prevent thrombotic events after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or ischemic stroke....

How to Discontinue Antiplatelet Therapy Prior Non-Cardiac Surgery

Both the indication and discontinuation of antiplatelet therapy to balance ischemic-bleeding risks has been left to physician...