Refining the Role of Antiplatelet Therapy in Medically Managed Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome
Boden WE, Lansky A, Angiolillo DJ. Refining the Role of Antiplatelet Therapy in Medically Managed Patients With Acute Coronary Syndrome. The American Journal Of Cardiology 2012, 111: 439-444. PMID: 23168289, DOI: 10.1016/j.amjcard.2012.10.018.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAcute coronary syndromeDual antiplatelet therapyAntiplatelet therapyCoronary syndromeHigh-risk percutaneous coronary interventionUnmet needPotent platelet inhibitionChronic kidney diseaseComplex coronary anatomyFirst-line therapyHigh-risk patientsLow-risk patientsPercutaneous coronary interventionSubgroup of patientsPrevious revascularizationPharmacologic managementCoronary interventionRisk patientsDiabetes mellitusPlatelet inhibitionSuch patientsCoronary anatomyKidney diseaseTherapeutic optionsTreatment options