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November 11, 2021
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Post-PCI, clopidogrel monotherapy after 1 month reduces bleeding risk vs. 12-month DAPT

Post-PCI, clopidogrel monotherapy after 1 month reduces bleeding risk vs. 12-month DAPT

In a pooled cohort of the two STOPDAPT-2 trials, among patients who underwent PCI, switching from dual antiplatelet therapy to clopidogrel monotherapy after 1 month reduced bleeding risk compared with 12-month DAPT.

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November 06, 2021
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Abbreviated DAPT beneficial after PCI in high-risk patients regardless of MI status

Abbreviated DAPT beneficial after PCI in high-risk patients regardless of MI status

In a subgroup analysis of MASTER-DAPT, regardless of whether patients had a history of MI, 1-month DAPT after PCI was noninferior to 3-month or longer DAPT for ischemic events and conferred a reduction in bleeding events.

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November 01, 2021
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Top news of October: Chest pain guidance, USPSTF aspirin recommendations and more

Top news of October: Chest pain guidance, USPSTF aspirin recommendations and more

Healio and Cardiology Today have compiled a list of the most-read cardiology news of October 2021.

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October 27, 2021
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Xarelto outperforms aspirin in reducing recurrent stroke risk

Xarelto outperforms aspirin in reducing recurrent stroke risk

Xarelto was superior to aspirin for lowering the risk for recurrent stroke or systemic embolism among individuals with left ventricular dysfunction, according to results of a post hoc exploratory analysis of a randomized clinical trial.

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October 20, 2021
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Rivaroxaban prevents thrombotic events after Fontan procedure similar to aspirin

Rivaroxaban prevents thrombotic events after Fontan procedure similar to aspirin

In pediatric patients undergoing the Fontan procedure, those assigned rivaroxaban had numerically lower but statistically similar rates of thrombotic events compared with those assigned aspirin, according to results of the UNIVERSE trial.

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October 18, 2021
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Top in cardiology: USPSTF aspirin recommendation, AHA survey on flu shots

Top in cardiology: USPSTF aspirin recommendation, AHA survey on flu shots

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recently issued a draft recommendation that states the task force no longer recommends aspirin for primary CVD prevention in adults aged 60 years and older.

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October 15, 2021
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More high-risk data needed on optimal antithrombotic therapy with TAVR

More high-risk data needed on optimal antithrombotic therapy with TAVR

Many patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement have multiple thrombotic and bleeding-related comorbidities that make optimal antiplatelet and anticoagulant management complex, leaving the question of which strategies are best open to debate.

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October 12, 2021
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USPSTF advises against starting aspirin for primary CVD prevention in older adults

USPSTF advises against starting aspirin for primary CVD prevention in older adults

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force no longer recommends aspirin for primary CVD prevention in adults aged 60 years or older, according to a draft recommendation issued today.

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September 28, 2021
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Long-term ticagrelor monotherapy after PCI lowers bleeding risk in ACS vs. 1-year DAPT

Long-term ticagrelor monotherapy after PCI lowers bleeding risk in ACS vs. 1-year DAPT

Long-term ticagrelor monotherapy after PCI lowered risk for bleeding compared with 1-year dual antiplatelet therapy followed by 1-year aspirin monotherapy in patients with ACS, but not for those with CAD.

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September 28, 2021
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USPSTF affirms recommendations regarding use of aspirin to prevent preeclampsia

USPSTF affirms recommendations regarding use of aspirin to prevent preeclampsia

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force said it was maintaining a stance it took in 2014 and recommended the use of low-dose aspirin to prevent preeclampsia after 12 weeks of pregnancy in women who are at high risk for the condition.

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