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Efficacy and Safety of Ticagrelor Compared to Clopidogrel in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-Analysis.
CONCLUSION: The TA treatment in the European and American populations is more beneficial and safer than CA treatment. However, although the Asian population has this benefit, the risk of bleeding is significantly increased as well, and care should be taken when choosing antiplatelet drugs. PMID: 32534561 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - June 13, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Wu H, Xiang X, Li D, Shen S, Li X Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

Predictive Value of Methods Measuring Platelet Activation for Ischemic Events in Patients Receiving Clopidogrel: A Meta-analysis.
This study investigates the efficiency and predictive value of light-transmission aggregometry (LTA), vasodilator-stimulated phosphoprotein (VASP) and VerifyNow for ischemia in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Studies that used LTA, VASP or VerifyNow to predict ischemia were included, and their quality and efficiency were analyzed using Review Manager 5.3. The sensitivity and specificity of subgroup studies based on the outcome, cut-off value, and follow-up days were calculated and the summary ROC (sROC) curves were compared after having been fitted. Thirty-one studies including a total of 17,3...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - February 5, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Wang Z, Xie Q, Xiang Q, Gong Y, Jiang J, Cui Y Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

The role of calcium handling mechanisms in reperfusion injury.
Abstract Cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) remain the major cause of death and disability worldwide. However, the mortality of MI has declined dramatically over the past several decades because of advances in medicines (thrombolytic agents, antiplatelet drugs, beta blockers, and angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors) and approaches to restore tissue perfusion(percutaneous coronary intervention and cardiopulmonary bypass). Animals studies have been shown that these treatments have been effective in reducing acute myocardial ischemic injury and limiting MI size. The paradox is...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - November 20, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Pittas K, Vrachatis DA, Angelidis C, Tsoucala S, Giannopoulos G, Defteros S Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

Thrombolytic Therapy In The Current Era: Myocardial Infarction And Beyond.
This article summarizes the history, evidence base and current use of thrombolytics in cardiovascular disease. . PMID: 29283052 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - December 27, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Proctor P, Leesar MA, Chatterjee A Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

Antithrombotic strategies in patients with atrial fibrillation undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention.
Abstract The optimal strategy of antithrombotic therapy for patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention remains to be a question to be answered. The major challenge in such population is the balance between the benefit of reduced stroke and coronary ischemic events, against the risk of increased bleeding complications. Thus, both thrombotic and bleeding risk assessments should be included into clinical decision-making process for such patients. Currently, there is limited evidence based on randomized trials with adequate power to show the superiority of any strategy in the ...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - December 27, 2017 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Pan D, Ren X, Hu Z Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

P2Y12 receptor antagonists: which one to choose? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Conclusion: Newer P2Y12 receptor antagonists are associated with better cardiovascular outcomes in patients with ACS and/or undergoing PCI. Prasugrel use resulted in higher major bleeding rates and no overall mortality benefit compared with clopidogrel. PMID: 27290917 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - June 7, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Briasoulis A, Telila T, Palla M, Siasos G, Tousoulis D Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research