What's the best long-term anticoagulation Rx after a stent for people needing warfarin?
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Rubboli et al summarize the (weak) evidence and current guidelines. General avoidance of drug-eluting stents in those with need of long-term warfarin is still the party-line recommendation, with triple therapy (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel) for those who receive a DES due to a strong indication. While TT is clearly superior for high risk patients (e.g., mechanical valve), the net benefit is less clear for those with either a high
What's the best long-term anticoagulation Rx after a stent for people needing warfarin?
What's the best long-term anticoagulation Rx…
What's the best long-term anticoagulation Rx after a stent for people needing warfarin?
Rubboli et al summarize the (weak) evidence and current guidelines. General avoidance of drug-eluting stents in those with need of long-term warfarin is still the party-line recommendation, with triple therapy (warfarin, aspirin, clopidogrel) for those who receive a DES due to a strong indication. While TT is clearly superior for high risk patients (e.g., mechanical valve), the net benefit is less clear for those with either a high
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