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A large international study shows that complete revascularization with stents in heart attack patients reduces the risk of death from cardiovascular causes, future heart attacks, and all-cause mortality compared to treating only the culprit artery, indicating a significant advancement in heart attack treatment strategies.
A new study published in Circulation suggests that long-term aspirin treatment may be ineffective and potentially harmful for some high-risk cardiovascular patients with stents. The study found that stopping aspirin after three months was just as effective in preventing clotting complications, while significantly reducing the risk of severe bleeding. The results challenge the assumption that aspirin is beneficial for patients with heart problems or stents. Experts believe this finding could lead to a new standard of care for high-risk cardiac patients, although aspirin remains an important treatment for heart attacks. Further research is needed to simplify medication plans and improve patient outcomes.