What Is the Appropriate Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy?
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Description
Healthcare providers often are faced with the challenge of determining an appropriate length of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for patients who have had percutaneous coronary intervention and stent placement. This is an especially challenging clinical decision for patients with drug-eluting stents, as several studies show different results when assessing risk and benefit.
Citation Information
Mospan, Cortney M.. 2016. What Is the Appropriate Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy?. Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Vol.29(2). 16-19. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000476219.65432.31 PMID: 26818642 ISSN: 1547-1896