Aspirin, platelet p2y12 receptor inhibitors, and other oral antiplatelets: Comparative pharmacology and role in elective pci

Vijay Kunadian, Hannah Sinclair, Aaron Sutton, George D. Dangas

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Abstract

Angina pectoris accounts for a large burden of disease worldwide. Antiplatelet agents play a crucial role in inhibiting the platelet response to vascular injury after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for the management of coronary artery disease. Antiplatelet agents are also essential in the longer term, because the metallic structure of stents is inherently thrombogenic. This article examines the use of aspirin, P2Y12 inhibitors, and other oral antiplatelets in the setting of elective PCI. Dual antiplatelet therapy in elective PCI is now standard therapy. The clinical use of novel antiplatelet therapy in the setting requires further evaluation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)527-535
Number of pages9
JournalInterventional Cardiology Clinics
Volume2
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2013

Keywords

  • Antiplatelet agents
  • Elective angioplasty
  • Percutaneous coronary intervention

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