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01.08.2015 | Original article
Effectiveness of prolonged clopidogrel-based dual antiplatelet therapy after drug-eluting stent implantation
Evidence-based meta-analysis
verfasst von:
Changzhi Liu, Mao Liu, MD, Dezhu Chen, MD, Haifeng Liu, MD, Qianhua Jiang, MD, Jianhai Lu, MD, Liuer Zuo, MD
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Ausgabe 5/2015
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Abstract
The use of drug-eluting stents (DESs) for patients with coronary artery disease is widespread. DESs have been associated with a lower rate of repeat revascularization, death, and myocardial infarction compared with bare metal stents. However, DESs can lead to a prothrombotic environment in the coronary arteries, resulting in a higher rate of thrombotic events. To counteract this, dual-antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) consisting of aspirin and clopidogrel is recommended. Currently, there are no clear guidelines on the duration of DAPT. We therefore conducted a meta-analysis to assess the effectiveness of prolonged DAPT after DES implantation.