Randomized comparison of platelet function monitoring to adjust antiplatelet therapy versus standard of care: Rationale and design of the Assessment with a double Randomization of (1) a fixed dose versus a monitoring-guided dose of aspirin and Clopidogrel

ARCTIC tests the hypothesis of personalized oral antiplatelet therapy at the time of and after DES implantation. It also examines the clinical impact of thienopyridine interruption 1 year after DES implantation.