A 65-year-old post-PCI (DES for NSTEMI) requires oral anticoagulation for AF. To minimize bleeding risk, what antithrombotic approach is generally rec...

Question

A 65-year-old post-PCI (DES for NSTEMI) requires oral anticoagulation for AF. To minimize bleeding risk, what antithrombotic approach is generally recommended after the initial periprocedural period?

Accepted Answer

Dual therapy with OAC + P2Y12 inhibitor (clopidogrel) for up to 12 months, shortest feasible triple therapy

Answer

Prolonged triple therapy for 12 months

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Aspirin + OAC only

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P2Y12 inhibitor alone

Answer

OAC alone from day 1

us-abim MCQ (SBA): ACS with AF (Antithrombotics)

A 65-year-old post-PCI (DES for NSTEMI) requires oral anticoagulation for AF. To minimize bleeding risk, what antithrombotic approach is generally recommended after the initial periprocedural period?