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Int J Cardiol Heart Vasc
December 2024
Medical Affairs, AstraZeneca Pharma India Ltd, India.
Atherosclerotic plaque formation is a leading cause of arterial thrombosis that significantly impacts global health by instigating major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) like myocardial infarction (MI) and stroke. Platelets are central to this process, leading to the development of antiplatelet therapies, to mitigate MACE risks. The combination of aspirin with a potent P2Y inhibitor known as dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is the standard for post-percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) aimed at reducing ischemic events.
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April 2023
Department of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
J Int Med Res
December 2021
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 90158Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonbuk National University Medical School, Jeonju, Republic of Korea.
Hemorrhagic complications are often reported following antiplatelet therapy; however, simultaneous multifocal hemorrhages in both legs are uncommon. The patient was a 75-year-old man diagnosed with ST elevation myocardial infarction who underwent percutaneous coronary intervention in the right coronary artery. He was prescribed oral acetylsalicylic acid and ticagrelor.
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July 2021
AdventHealth Ocala, Ocala, Florida, USA.
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