Subarachnoid hemorrhage in a post-PCI patient on antiplates is a double jeopardy. Antiplatelet drug(s) is essential in a patient undergoing PTCA with stenting. On the other hand, intracranial hemorrhage is a contraindication to use of such drugs. Commonly antiplatelet drugs are stopped, and restarted 6 weeks or more after stabilization. Clipping of the culprit vessel may have an important role.

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