Should Aspirin Be Stopped Right After PCI? — Bullet Summary
Should Aspirin Be Stopped Right After PCI? — Bullet Summary
Source: Medscape Medical News (MedBrief) | Date: December 23, 2025
• Early aspirin stop risky: Higher ischemic events in the first 30 days vs standard DAPT.
• Bleeding benefit: Monotherapy reduced bleeding early and late.
• After 30 days: Ischemic outcomes similar between groups.
• Net benefit later: Fewer net adverse events with monotherapy from 1–12 months.
• Clinical message: Keep DAPT for the first month post-ACS PCI; avoid very early aspirin discontinuation.