Why the study?
The efficacy and safety of an abbreviated duration of dual antiplatelet therapy in patients with high bleeding risk undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention remain controversial.
Does shortened dual antiplatelet therapy (1, 3, or 6 months) reduce bleeding without increasing ischemic events in patients with high bleeding risk undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention?
Comparison
Abbreviated DAPT durations (1, 3, and 6 months) vs longer DAPT durations (>1, >3, and >6 months)
Design
Systematic review and meta-analysis
Authors
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Supports tailored short DAPT in HBR-PCI now; confirms 1- and 6-month safety while leaving 3-month ischemic risk open.
Does shortened dual antiplatelet therapy (1, 3, or 6 months) reduce bleeding without increasing ischemic events in patients with high bleeding risk undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention?
In high bleeding risk patients undergoing PCI, 1- or 6-month DAPT appears safe regarding MACE, with 6-month DAPT reducing major bleeding, though 3-month DAPT may increase ischemic stroke risk.
Zhang et al. (2022) studied this question.