Stent Placement and Antiplatelet Therapy | Mass General Brigham
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• Stents reopen blocked vessels, causing chest pain or heart damage.
• Patients require antiplatelet drugs (aspirin, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, prasugrel).
• Prevents short-term stent thrombosis and long-term restenosis.
• Usually two antiplatelet meds for 6–12 months, without interruption.
• Therapy may be adjusted if patients are also on blood thinners.
• Following instructions is key to avoiding complications.
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