Comparison of single versus dual antiplatelet therapy after TAVR: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Hitesh RahejaAakash GargSunny GoelKinjal BanerjeeGerald HollanderJacob ShaniStephanie MickJonathan WhiteAmar Krishnaswamy Samir R Kapadia

Published in: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions : official journal of the Society for Cardiac Angiography & Interventions (2018)

In this small meta-analysis of DAPT versus SAPT after TAVR, DAPT did not prevent stroke, myocardial infarction or death while the risk of bleeding was higher. Results from ongoing trials are awaited to determine the best anti-thrombotic approach after TAVR.

Keyphrases

antiplatelet therapy
transcatheter aortic valve replacement
acute coronary syndrome
percutaneous coronary intervention
aortic valve
aortic stenosis
atrial fibrillation
left ventricular
heart failure
coronary artery disease
ejection fraction
blood brain barrier