Antiplatelet therapy in elderly patients with acute coronary syndrome: Between scientific evidence and future perspectives

Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is an important strategy for reducing cardiovascular events (CV) after an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Elderly patients undergoing DAPT have a higher risk of bleeding than younger patients for a variety of reasons. Stratification of thrombotic/hemorrhagic risk is m...

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Main Authors: Francesco Barillà, Concetta Torromeo, Riccardo Iorio, Luigina Porco, Vincenzo Paravati, Carlo Gaudio
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2018-06-01
Series:Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease
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Online Access:https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/952