Platelet aggregation is crucial in diseases like heart attacks and strokes, highlighting the need for effective antiplatelet therapies.
Historically, aspirin has been the primary antiplatelet drug, but newer options including ADP receptor antagonists, phosphodiesterase inhibitors, and GP IIb/IIIa receptor antagonists have emerged.
This review focuses on the recent developments in these antiplatelet agents, particularly their chemical properties and potential clinical applications.