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Usefulness of the PRECISE-DAPT score at differentiating between ticagrelor and prasugrel for dual antiplatelet therapy initiation
AbstractAs a part of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), prasugrel or ticagrelor is prescribed along with aspirin to patients of acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). We aimed to assess if the PRECISE-DAPT score, which provides prediction of bleeding during DAPT, could be used to choose between prasugrel and ticagrelor for DAPT initiation. 181 patients out of which 71 received prasugrel and 110 received ticagrelor were enrolled in this prospective cohort study. PRECISE-DAPT score was calculated for everyone and was used to dichotomize patients into two subgroups (score<25 and �...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - July 4, 2023 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Antithrombotic strategy and its relationship with outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation and chronic coronary syndrome
This study aimed to explore antithrombotic strategy and its relationship with outcomes in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) at high risk for stroke and chronic coronary syndrome (CCS) in real-world clinical practice. Patients with AF at high risk for stroke complicated with CCS from China Atrial Fibrillation Registry (CAFR) were enrolled. The patients were divided into non-antithrombotic (Non-AT) group, oral anticoagulants (OAC) group, antiplatelet therapy (APT) group (aspirin or clopidogrel), and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) group (aspirin  + clopidogrel) according to their antithrombotic strategies at baseli...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - October 22, 2021 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Management of tandem occlusions in patients who receive rtPA
ConclusionThe use of GP2b3aI in the setting of tandem occlusions that required emergent stent placement post-rtPA appears safe and effective. Given the small sample size, these findings should be interpreted cautiously, and need to be confirmed in a larger patient population.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - June 23, 2021 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Clopidogrel increases risk of pneumonia compared with aspirin in acute ischemic minor stroke patients
AbstractAntiplatelet agents may increase the risk of infections via suppressing platelet-mediated immune response. Here we assessed the contribution of clopidogrel versus aspirin to the development of pneumonia during an acute ischemic stroke admission. A retrospective cohort study was conducted of acute ischemic stroke patients who were admitted to our hospital from 2015 to 2018. Included patients received uninterrupted clopidogrel or aspirin therapy and did not take other antiplatelet agents throughout their stay. The interest outcome was development of pneumonia after stroke. Conditional logistic regression model after ...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - October 9, 2020 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of low dose rivaroxaban in patients with coronary heart disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
AbstractThe mortality effects and risk –benefit profile of low dose rivaroxaban (2.5 mg twice daily) in patients with coronary heart disease are not completely understood. Five randomized controlled trials (26,110 patients) were selected using PubMed and Cochrane library till April 2019. The background antiplatelet therapy was aspirin in 3 trials, P2Y12 inhibitor in 1 trial, and in 1 trial 65% patients received aspirin and 35% were on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT). The outcomes of interest were cardiovascular mortality, all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction (MI), stroke and major bleeding events. Random effects ...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - April 12, 2020 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

The dawn of aspirin free strategy after short term dual antiplatelet for percutaneous coronary intervention: meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
AbstractThere is still a debate about the safety and efficacy of an aspirin free strategy after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Hence, we performed a meta-analysis comparing aspirin free strategy to dual antiplatlets therapy (DAPT). Randomized trials (RCTs) comparing aspirin free strategy to DAPT in patients who received PCI were included. The primary outcome of interest was bleeding, defined per the Bleeding Academic Research Consortium (BARC). Secondary outcomes included major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACE); defined as all-cause mortality, myocardial infarction or stroke, the individua...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - November 20, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Short-term dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) followed by P2Y12 monotherapy versus traditional DAPT in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: meta-analysis and viewpoint
AbstractThe optimal duration dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is subject to debate. A short-duration DAPT (one month to three months) followed by P2Y12 monotherapy instead of standard 6 to 12 months DAPT followed by aspirin monotherapy after PCI has been suggested. We meta-analyzed studies comparing short-term ( ≤ 3 months) DAPT followed by P2Y12 monotherapy versus standard DAPT in patients after PCI. In total, 2304 studies were screened at title and abstract level. The primary endpoint was major bleeding. Secondary endpoints included myocardial infarction, stent thrombosi...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - November 3, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Interacting medication use and the treatment effects of apixaban versus warfarin: results from the ARISTOTLE Trial
AbstractWarfarin is dependent on multiple hepatic enzymes for metabolism while apixaban is a substrate for P-glycoprotein (P-gp) transport and hepatic CYP3A4 metabolism. The aim of this analysis was to assess the impact of interacting medication use on the treatment effects of apixaban versus warfarin. Outcomes were compared between apixaban and warfarin using Cox proportional hazards modeling according to the use of interacting medications at randomization in ARISTOTLE (n  = 18,201). Interacting medications for apixaban were identified as combined P-gp and 3A4 inhibitors or inducers while interacting medications for w...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - February 21, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

“Blueprinting” thrombogenicity and antithrombotic drug response at the bedside in patients presenting emergently with symptoms of acute stroke
AbstractEarly assessment of thrombogenicity and antithrombotic drug effects may be important for therapeutic decision making in patients presenting with acute stroke. In this prospective, single center, pilot study, a bedside thrombelastography assay (TEG6s) was used to measure thrombogenicity and antithrombotic drug response in serial patients presenting emergently with symptoms of acute stroke (n  = 90). TEG6s measures were compared against diagnosis obtained by NIH Stroke Scale/Score and imaging. Acute ischemic stroke (AIS) was diagnosed in 30 patients, intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) in 19, transient ischemic attack...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - January 23, 2019 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Clopidogrel and aspirin after ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
Conclusions: Among patients who presented with ischemic stroke/TIA, short-course clopidog rel plus aspirin immediately following the index event appears to be more effective than and as safe as monotherapy for secondary stroke prevention.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - December 3, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Fatal warfarin-associated intracranial hemorrhage in atrial fibrillation inpatients
In conclusion, most patients had achieved the target INR at the time of ICH, and the primary precipitant of fatal ICH was often a fall. Using DOACs instead of warfarin and implementing structured fall-prevention programs in high-risk patients could further reduce mortality from ICH in AF.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - November 17, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Ticagrelor versus clopidogrel after fibrinolytic therapy in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials
AbstractDual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel are recommended as adjuncts to fibrinolytic-treated patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). However, the role of switching to ticagrelor within 24  h of fibrinolytics compared with clopidogrel continuation in this setting is uncertain. Hence, we conducted a comprehensive search of electronic databases for all randomized clinical trials (RCTs) that evaluated the safety and efficacy of ticagrelor versus clopidogrel after fibrinolytic therapy in patients with STEMI. A random-effects model was used to calculate the risk ratios (RRs) and 95% confi...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - September 10, 2018 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Platelet-related biomarkers and their response to inhibition with aspirin and p2y 12 -receptor antagonists in patients with acute coronary syndrome
AbstractThe PLATelet inhibition and patient Outcomes (PLATO) trial showed that treatment with ticagrelor reduced the rate of death due to vascular causes, myocardial infarction and stroke when compared to clopidogrel in patients with ST-elevation or non-ST-elevation acute coronary syndrome (ACS). While the comparative benefit of ticagrelor over clopidogrel increased over time, event rates accrued in both groups during the study period. The purpose of our biomarker-based exploratory analysis was to determine whether long-term platelet inhibition may be associated with plateletadaptation. A sample of 4000 participants from t...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - June 12, 2017 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Laboratory assessment of anti-thrombotic therapy in heart failure, atrial fibrillation and coronary artery disease: insights using thrombelastography and a micro-titre plate assay of thrombogenesis and fibrinolysis
Abstract As heart failure, coronary artery disease and atrial fibrillation all bring a risk of thrombosis, anti-thrombotic therapy is recommended. Despite such treatment, major cardiovascular events such as myocardial infarction and stroke still occur, implying inadequate suppression of thrombus formation. Accordingly, identification of patients whose haemostasis remains unimpaired by treatment is valuable. We compared indices for assessing thrombogenesis and fibrinolysis by two different techniques in patients on different anti-thrombotic agents, i.e. aspirin or warfarin. We determined fibrin clot formation and f...
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - March 4, 2016 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

Platelet reactivity in patients undergoing transcatheter aortic valve implantation
In conclusion, patients undergoing TAVI for severe aortic stenosis and treated with DAPT have high rates of residual platelet reactivity during the peri-procedural period and up to 1-month thereafter. These findings may have clinical implications for the anti-platelet management of TAVI patients.
Source: Journal of Thrombosis and Thrombolysis - December 22, 2015 Category: Hematology Source Type: research

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