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World J Cardiol. Apr 26, 2014; 6(4): 148-153
Published online Apr 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i4.148
Published online Apr 26, 2014. doi: 10.4330/wjc.v6.i4.148
Duration of dual antiplatelet treatment in the era of next generation drug-eluting stents
Seung-Woon Rha, Cardiovascular Center, Korea University Guro Hospital, Seoul 152-703, South Korea
Author contributions: Rha SW solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Seung-Woon Rha, MD, PhD, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FSCAI, Cardiovascular Center, Korea University Guro Hospital, 80, Guro-dong, Guro-gu, Seoul 152-703, South Korea. swrha617@yahoo.co.kr
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Received: October 10, 2013
Revised: December 15, 2013
Accepted: January 6, 2014
Published online: April 26, 2014
Processing time: 196 Days and 6.2 Hours
Revised: December 15, 2013
Accepted: January 6, 2014
Published online: April 26, 2014
Processing time: 196 Days and 6.2 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: Recently published important pivotal reports regarding the optimal duration of dual antiplatelets following drug-eluting stent implantation are summarized.