Abstract

Recent intensification of the controversy surrounding drug-eluting stents (DESs) has polarized opinion on how best to manage patients referred for percutaneous coronary intervention. In this Viewpoint, Farkouh et al. advocate a strategy of profiling patients to determine their suitability for DES implantation, based on their individual risk of developing late-stent thrombosis or bleeding associated with prolonged antiplatelet therapy.

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