Author(s):
Jean-Philippe Collet
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3 years ago
The role of platelets in coronary artery thrombosis is well-established.1 They also play a critical role in a number of cardiovascular conditions including stroke, peripheral vascular disease and diabetes, and may be involved in the pathology underlying atherosclerotic changes.1 Antiplatelet agents such as clopidogrel, a platelet P2Y12 receptor antagonist, and aspirin are used for the prevention…
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Author(s):
Jean-Philippe Collet,
Jochem Wouter van Werkum
Added:
3 years ago
Antiplatelet therapy is the standard of care for patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS) and/or patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) with stenting.1–3 Plaque rupture and/or iatrogenic vascular damage during PCI would normally result in the development of intravascular thrombus. Findings across multiple investigations consistently demonstrate the effectiveness of dual…
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