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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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PAGEPress Publications
2018-06-01
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Series: | Monaldi Archives for Chest Disease |
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Online Access: | https://www.monaldi-archives.org/index.php/macd/article/view/952 |