High risk of stent thrombosis in the first 6 months after coronary stenting

ConclusionsThis dedicated ST registry shows that ST rates were very high when clopidogrel was discontinued before 6 months after index‐PCI and therefore suggests that clopidogrel discontinuation in the first 6 months after ACS should be avoided.

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Source: Journal of Interventional Cardiology - August 1, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Bastiaan Zwart, Thea C. Godschalk, Johannes C. Kelder, Jurri ën M. ten Berg Tags: ORIGINAL INVESTIGATION Source Type: research