Is longterm use of clopidegrol not dangerous for 82 years out-of-date feminine next to coronary heart disease?


The first question to ask is: Is there an indication for clopidogrel? (what is the reason the medication is prescribed). If the 82 yo female has coronary disease and had a drug eluting stent placed within the end 12-24 months, there is a indication to continue clopidogrel. Following bare metal stent or other vascular stent near is an indication for 4-6 weeks of clopidogel. Beyond those indications and beyond 24 months post stent, research data doesn't give strong support that clopidogrel is beneficial.

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