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Meta-Analysis of Trials Comparing Oral Anticoagulation and Aspirin versus Dual Antiplatelet Therapy after Coronary Stenting

February 7, 2006   Categories: New articles  Posted by admin

The combination of oral anticoagulation (OAC) and aspirin was the antithrombotic treatment initially adopted after coronary stenting (PCI-S). Although dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and a thienopyridine subsequently proved safer and more effective, OAC and aspirin combination is still used in patients with an indication for long-term OAC undergoing PCI-S.

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