For how long should treatment with clopidogrel be continued after coronary stent implantation?Comment on J Am Coll Cardiol. 2003 Oct 1;42(7):1196-8.doi:10.1016/j.jacc.2004.01.007Yoseph RozenmanElsevier Inc.Journal of the American College of Cardiology...
• Medications: You’ll need to take medicines to prevent blood clots. This usually includes aspirin and another medicine like clopidogrel (Plavix) or ticagrelor (Brilinta). This is very important to keep your stent working. Long-Term Recovery (Weeks to Months) • Lifestyle Changes: To keep...
warfarinorheparinor one of the new class of blood thinners, which thin your blood and make it harder for clots to form. If your clot is more severe, you may be directed to take thrombolytic drugs, known as clot busters, or surgery may be necessary. How long does it take for a blood ...
Patients with established cardiovascular disease should take daily aspirin. Clopidogrel is a reasonable alternative for patients who cannot take aspirin. Patients who have had PCI with stenting also need to remain on DAPT, and ticagrelor is recommended based on the THEMIS study (16). However, recent...
Her NSTEMI did not require stent placement. Upon reviewing her medications, you see she is taking aspirin 81 mg, clopidogrel 75 mg, simvastatin 80 mg, and metoprolol XL 100 mg. The patient isn't sure how long she has been on clopidogrel and wants to know if she still needs to take it...
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These patients typically present more comorbidities and experience poorer outcomes compared to younger patients. Furthermore, they are less frequently subjected to revascularization procedures and are less likely to receive evidence-based medications in both the short and long-term periods. Assessing ...