skip to main content

Post‑PCI Antiplatelet Therapy — EECC MCQ

Instant feedback + full explanation. One question, done properly.

ModerateCardiologyPost‑PCI Antiplatelet TherapyEECC

A 65-year-old with stable ischemic heart disease receives a contemporary drug-eluting stent (DES). He is tolerating aspirin and clopidogrel without bleeding. What is the minimum recommended duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after elective PCI for stable disease?

Educational content. Not a substitute for clinical judgement or local policy.

Reveal the answer and explanation

Correct answer: D — 6 months

For stable ischemic heart disease treated with current-generation DES, the revascularization guideline supports at least 6 months of DAPT if bleeding risk is not high. One to four months (A-C) are shorter than recommended in stable patients; 12 months (E) is standard after ACS, not required for all stable cases.

Reference: ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline (2021): Coronary Artery Revascularization