Abstract:Background: Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is the primary medication for patients after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the best DAPT duration is still controversial. This systematic review and meta-analysis aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of short-term (3-6 months) DAPT compared to long-term (12 months) DAPT. Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science systematically for all the randomized controlled trials (RCTs) which compared the different stra… Show more
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