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Safety considerations with the use of platelet inhibitors for elderly patients with non-ST- elevation acute coronary syndrome.
Expert opinion on drug safety - 1 Dec 2021
Gimbel M E, Ten Berg J M
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Introduction: Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is standard treatment for patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). This includes lifelong aspirin combined with a P2Y12 inhibitor for 1 year. The indication for one of the P2Y12 inhibitors (clopidogrel, prasugrel, ticagrelor) is dependent on the treatment strategy; whether patients undergo coronary angiography or are treated medically only. Tailoring antiplatelet...
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