A Prospective, Experimental, Multicenter, Open-label, Randomized, Controlled Trial of 3-month Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Followed by Ticagrelor Versus 6-month Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Followed by Ticagrelor After Implanting Bridge
To compare the incidence of the composite endpoints of non-fatal ischaemic stroke, transient ischaemia (TIA) and all-cause mortality at 12-month follow-up after implantation of Bridge for the treatment of symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis in subjects who had been taking different durations of dual-antiplatelet therapy (3 vs 6 months) and ticagrelor monotherapy.
• Patients who are suitable for Bridge implantation
• Symptomatic vertebral artery stenosis with a history of posterior circulation-related ischaemic stroke or TIA despite the use of at least one antithrombotic medications and intervention for risk factors
• Responsible vertebral artery stenosis (≥70% stenosis, measured by the NASCET method ) confirmed by DSA imaging
• The patient and/or his/her authorised person understands the purpose of the study, agrees to participate in the study and signs the informed consent form