Question

A 67-year-old with symptomatic PAD and recent DES placement asks about DAPT duration. For stable ischemic heart disease, what is the usual minimum DAPT duration after contemporary DES if bleeding risk is high?

Accepted Answer

3 months of DAPT may be reasonable

Answer

12 months mandatory for all

Answer

1 month only

Answer

DAPT indefinitely

Answer

6 months mandatory regardless of bleeding risk

Practice question

A 67-year-old with symptomatic PAD and recent DES placement asks about DAPT duration. For stable ischemic heart disease, what is the usual minimum DAPT duration after contemporary DES if bleeding risk is high?