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Recommended duration (months) of dual antiplatelet therapy and follow-up treatment in three of five trials in meta-analysis of effects of bare metal stent (BMS) or cobalt-chromium everolimus eluting (DES) on fatal and non-fatal cardiovascular events
| PRODIGY (n=1003) | EXAMINATION (n=1498) | BASKET PROVE (n=1539) | SPIRIT I (n=56) | XIMA (n=800) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Experimental arm | 6 or 24* | 12 | 12 | ≥3 | 12 |
| Control arm | Up to 6 or 24* | 12 | 12 | ≥3 | 3 |
| Follow-up (years) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
*1:1 randomisation.
