What is the risk of intensifying platelet inhibition beyond clopidogrel? A systematic review and a critical appraisal of the role of prasugrel.

Thienopyridines are a class of drug targeting the platelet adenosine diphosphate 2 receptor. They have been shown to significantly reduce platelet activity exerting an important role in those clinical settings in which such an effect is beneficial. Ticlopidine was first to be introduced several year...

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Main Authors: Testa, L, Bhindi, R, Van Gaal, W, Latini, R, Pizzocri, S, Lanotte, S, Biondi Zoccai, G, Valgimigli, M, Laudisa, M, Brambilla, N, Banning, A, Bedogni, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010