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Acute coronary syndromes

Ticagrelor vs. Prasugel: Similar Safety and Efficacy in Primary Angioplasty

No randomized head-to-head study comparing the efficacy and safety of ticagrelor and prasugrel has been carried out...
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Is It Safe to Discontinue Ticagrelor One Day Before CABG?

Courtesy of Dr. Agustín Vecchia. Nearly 10% of patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) require surgery. Managing periprocedural...
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Prasugrel vs. Ticagrelor in Diabetics with Heart Disease

Diabetic patients are increased risk of thrombotic events, which is why an effective antiplatelet therapy is crucial...
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Procedural Complexity Affects Decision-Making Regarding DAPT Duration

Much of the speculation around the way of individualizing dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) duration after coronary angioplasty...
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Dual Antiplatelet Therapy in Men and Women: Are There Differences?

Courtesy of Dr. Agustín Vecchia.   Currently, the duration of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after stent placement is one of the...
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Anticoagulation and PCI: How Long Should Triple Therapy Last?

The aim of this study was to compare clinical outcomes in relation to the duration of triple...
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Acute coronary syndromes

Intracoronary Abciximab reduces events in diabetics during PPCI

Diabetic patients have an increased risk of future cardiovascular events after an ST elevation MI. Administration of...
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Ticagrelor: Similar to Aspirin in Patients with Stroke or TIA

Ticagrelor might be a more effective antiplatelet therapy than aspirin for the prevention of recurrent stroke and...
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