Antithrombotic treatment in primary percutaneous coronary intervention

Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther. 2021 Mar 11. doi: 10.1080/14779072.2021.1902807. Online ahead of print.ABSTRACTINTRODUCTION: Despite a timely mechanical reperfusion with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) display an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Several studies have demonstrated that guideline-directed antithrombotic therapy is effective to reduce this risk. However, there is still much to be accomplished to improve antithrombotic therapies in this clinical setting.AREAS COVERED: This paper reviews current data on antithrombotic therapy in STEMI patients undergoing pPCI.EXPERT OPINION: Antithrombotic therapy for STEMI patients undergoing pPCI should take into account the variability of thrombotic and bleeding risk at short and long term. Patients with STEMI profit from administration of early onset antiplatelet agents and anticoagulation to achieve sufficient and predictable antithrombotic effect at the time of pPCI. Thereafter, antithrombotic therapies should be tailored to individual risk of recurrence over the long term, to avoid excess bleeding, while ensuring adequate secondary ischemic prevention.PMID:33705211 | DOI:10.1080/14779072.2021.1902807
Source: Expert Review of Cardiovascular Therapy - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research