Question

A 59-year-old with NSTEMI received a drug-eluting stent. He has high bleeding risk and is event-free at 3 months on DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel). What is acceptable per guideline?

Accepted Answer

Shorten DAPT to 3 months and continue aspirin alone

Answer

Continue DAPT for at least 12 months in all patients

Answer

Stop all antiplatelets

Answer

Switch to prasugrel to reduce bleeding

Answer

Add rivaroxaban 2.5 mg BID to DAPT

Practice question

A 59-year-old with NSTEMI received a drug-eluting stent. He has high bleeding risk and is event-free at 3 months on DAPT (aspirin + clopidogrel). What is acceptable per guideline?