Alejandro González Veliz: Key Takeaways from the 2026 ACC Scientific Statement on Antiplatelet Therapy
Alejandro González Veliz, Interventional Cardiologist at Institute of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery, shared a post on LinkedIn about recent article by Dharam J. Kumbhani et al., published in JACC Journals, adding:
“Antiplatelet therapy has entered a new era.
The 2026 ACC Scientific Statement emphasizes that the optimal strategy is no longer defined by fixed durations or universal protocols, but by individualized assessment of ischemic and bleeding risks.
From aspirin in primary prevention to shortened DAPT, P2Y12 inhibitor monotherapy, and long-term secondary prevention, the focus has shifted toward precision medicine.
Understanding when to intensify and when to de-escalate treatment may have a greater impact on outcomes than choosing a specific drug.
Which recommendation do you think will have the greatest impact on your daily practice?
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JACC 2026″
Title: Antiplatelet Therapy in the Management of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: 2026 ACC Scientific Statement: A Report of the American College of Cardiology
Authors: Dharam J. Kumbhani, C. Michael Gibson, Scott Kinlay, Eric D. Peterson, Amy W. Pollak, Jacqueline E. Tamis-Holland, and Freek W.A. Verheugt
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