Management of Antithrombotic Therapy after Acute Coronary Syndromes
Fátima Rodríguez, Robert A. Harrington
Abstract
Antithrombotic therapy is a central component of treatment after acute coronary syndromes. The focus is on antiplatelet therapy, but balancing the benefit with the bleeding risk is still controversial. Clinical research and recommended approaches to management are reviewed.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineAntithromboticIntensive care medicineAcute coronary syndromeFibrinolytic agentCardiologyMyocardial infarctionAntiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular DiseasesVenous Thromboembolism Diagnosis and ManagementAcute Myocardial Infarction Research