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Stent Thrombosis
Most common cause is discontinuation of asa and clopidigrel
50% occur within 2 weeks of stopping
Much less likely if asa is continued
Even if both agents are continued for non cardiac surgery done early
after stent, there is still an increase in cardiac events
(source = ACCEL interview)