06 December

Question 1

What is teicoplanin?

Answer 1

Teicoplanin is an antibiotic used in the prophylaxis and treatment of serious infections caused by Gram-positive bacteria, including methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus faecalis. It is a semisynthetic glycopeptide antibiotic with a spectrum of activity similar to vancomycin.

Question 2

How long should patients be on DAPT for after insertion of a bare metal stent?

Answer 2

6 weeks

Question 3

How long should patients be on DAPT for after insertion of a drug eluting stent?

Answer 3

6 to 12 months

Question 4

Why is the duration of DAPT longer for drug eluting stent placement than for bare-metal stent placement?

Answer 4

Drug-eluting stents take longer to endothelialise than bare-metal stents.

Question 5

Why is the duration of DAPT longer for drug eluting stent placement than for bare-metal stent placement?

Answer 5

Drug-eluting stents take longer to endothelialise than bare-metal stents.

Question 6

What does LIMA stand for?

Answer 6

Left internal mammary artery