Noun
DAPT (uncountable)
(medicine) Initialism of dual antiplatelet therapy: a combination of aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor (such as clopidogrel, prasugrel, or ticagrelor), used in the treatment of acute coronary syndrome.
The study subjects were randomly assigned to one of three groups: Group 1 received reduced dose rivaroxaban plus a P2Y-12 inhibitor monotherapy; Group 2 received very low dose rivaroxaban plus DAPT; and Group 3 received VKA plus DAPT. Source: Internet
U.S. guidelines recommend DAPT for at least 12 months, while EU guidelines recommend DAPT for 6–12 months after a drug-eluting stent placement. citation However, they agree that aspirin be continued indefinitely after DAPT is complete. Source: Internet
She wondered, for instance, about the use of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in the trial. Source: Internet