Acute Coronary Syndrome, Antiplatelet Therapy, and Bleeding: A Clinical Perspective

Acute Coronary Syndrome, Antiplatelet Therapy, and Bleeding: A Clinical Perspective

Inhibition of platelet function by means of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is the cornerstone of treatment of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). While preventing ischemic recurrences, inhibition of platelet function is clearly associated with an increased bleeding risk, a feared complication that may...

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Main Authors: Gregorio Tersalvi, Luigi Biasco, Giacomo Maria Cioffi, Giovanni Pedrazzini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-07-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
dual antiplatelet therapy
bleeding
acute coronary syndrome
high bleeding risk
clopidogrel
prasugrel
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/9/7/2064

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