Universal Classification System Type of Incident Myocardial Infarction in Patients With Stable Atherosclerosis: Observations From Thrombin Receptor Antagonist in Secondary Prevention of Atherothrombotic Ischemic Events (TRA 2{degrees}P)-TIMI 50 [Coronary Heart Disease]

ConclusionsAmong stable patients with established atherosclerosis, the most common type of incident MI is spontaneous MI, and the reduction in MI with vorapaxar was consistent across MIs of varying type and size, including spontaneous infarctions ≥10× upper reference limit.Clinical Trial RegistrationURL: https://www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00526474.

Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - July 17, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Kidd, S. K., Bonaca, M. P., Braunwald, E., De Ferrari, G. M., Lewis, B. S., Merlini, P. A., Murphy, S. A., Scirica, B. M., White, H. D., Morrow, D. A. Tags: Clinical Studies, Ischemia, Platelets Original Research Source Type: research