Perspectives and Future Directions of Anticoagulant Therapy in Coronary Artery Disease Patients

Perspectives and Future Directions of Anticoagulant Therapy in Coronary Artery Disease Patients The use of antiplatelet agents to prevent ischaemic events in atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases is well established. Coagulation pathways are involved in platelet activation and contribute to thrombus formation irrespective of whether this is within the arterial or venous circulation. The usefulness of oral anticoagulants (OACs), particularly non-vitamin K antagonist OACs (N...
Source: Radcliffe Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research