Ticagrelor in patients with Heart failure after acute coronary syndromes – Insights from the PLATelet inhibition and patient outcomes (PLATO) trial
ConclusionsIn patients with ACS, ticagrelor is more efficacious in protecting against new ischemic events and mortality than clopidogrel, irrespective of the presence of HF. There is no difference between ticagrelor or clopidogrel treatment in new-onset HF post-ACS.
Source: American Heart Journal - Category: Cardiology Source Type: research
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