What Is Dual Antiplatelet Therapy? - Cleveland Clinic
Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) combines aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor. It stops platelets from sticking together, decreasing the risk of blood clots, heart attack and stroke.
You may be prescribed DAPT if you had a heart attack, were treated with stents in your coronary arteries or had coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. DAPT decreases the risk of future …
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT) Score - MDCalc
The DAPT Score predicts which patients will benefit from prolonged DAPT after coronary stent placement.
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for the Acute Management and Long-term ...
To improve the efficacy over antiplatelet monotherapy, dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) has been increasingly adopted in the management of non-cardioembolic stroke.
Perspective on the Choice and Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy ...
The 2025 ACC/AHA ACS guideline shifts toward more personalized approaches to the selection and duration of DAPT based on patient characteristics and risk profiles.
Guidelines in Action: Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Nondisabling Stroke ...
Jan 26, 2026 · Beyond imaging, precision in distinguishing who benefits from DAPT versus thrombolysis may come from pooled patient-level and subgroup analyses across trials, which could clarify clinical, …
Duration of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT) Focused Update Hub
The scope of the update is limited to the duration of dual antiplatelet therapy, as well as the effectiveness of DAPT compared to aspirin alone in patients with coronary artery disease.
Dual antiplatelet therapy for the general cardiologist: recent evidence ...
Aug 1, 2023 · Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is the mainstay treatment following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with drug-eluting stents (DES) to reduce stent thrombosis and target …
Dual Antiplatelet Therapy: Guidance for Nurse Practitioners
Aug 15, 2022 · Long-term dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) with aspirin and a P2Y12 inhibitor (clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor) is recommended after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) to …
Understanding Dual Action Antiplatelet Therapy (DAPT)
Dual action antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is a treatment that uses two medicines to prevent dangerous blood clots. These medicines target different stages of the blood clotting process.