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Use of Direct Oral Anticoagulants in the Treatment of Left Ventricular Thrombus: Systematic Review of Current Literature
Conclusions: The use of DOACs is a reasonable alternative to vitamin-K antagonists in the management of LVT.
Source: American Journal of Therapeutics - November 1, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Systematic Review and Clinical Guidelines Source Type: research

Comparison Between Ticagrelor and Clopidogrel in Elderly Patients with an Acute Coronary Syndrome: Insights from the SWEDEHEART Registry.
Conclusions: Ticagrelor use among elderly MI patients was associated with higher risk of bleeding and death compared with clopidogrel. A randomized study of ticagrelor vs clopidogrel in the elderly is needed. PMID: 32867508 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Circulation - August 31, 2020 Category: Cardiology Authors: Szummer K, Montez-Rath ME, Alfredsson J, Erlinge D, Lindahl B, Hofmann R, Ravn-Fischer A, Svensson P, Jernberg T Tags: Circulation Source Type: research

Influence of CYP2C19 genotype on antiplatelet treatment outcomes after percutaneous coronary intervention in patients with coronary heart disease.
Authors: Yu D, Ma L, Zhou J, Li L, Yan W, Yu X Abstract The aim of the study was to compare the clinical efficacy and safety of ticagrelor and clopidogrel in patients with coronary heart disease one year after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), and to explore their association with the CYP2C19 gene polymorphism. A total of 971 patients with coronary heart disease who were hospitalized and underwent PCI from April 2016 to May 2017 were studied. All 971 patients were divided into three subgroups according to CYP2C19 gene types as fast metabolizing, slow metabolizing and very slow metabolizing type. Patients we...
Source: Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine - April 10, 2020 Category: General Medicine Tags: Exp Ther Med Source Type: research

Janssen Highlights Continued Commitment to Cardiovascular & Metabolic Healthcare Solutions with Late-Breaking Data at the First Fully Virtual American College of Cardiology Scientific Session
RARITAN, N.J., March 20, 2020 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson announced today that it will unveil late-breaking data from its leading cardiovascular and metabolism portfolio during the virtual American College of Cardiology’s 69th Annual Scientific Session together with the World Congress of Cardiology (ACC.20/WCC) on March 28-30, 2020. Notably, four late-breaking abstracts for XARELTO® (rivaroxaban) will be presented, including data from the Phase 3 VOYAGER PAD study in patients with symptomatic peripheral artery disease (PAD) after lower-extremity revascularization.Click to Tweet: Jan...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - March 20, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Secondary Prevention with Antithrombotic Therapies in Stable Ischemic Heart Disease Patients: a Review
In conclusion, the evidence thus far has not been significant enough for the American College of Cardiology to recommend the incorporation of oral anticoagulants in the management of stable ischemic heart disease patients, in contrast to aspirin and clopidogrel. As the antithrombotic and antiischemic properties of these newer agents seem evident, so does their potential for increase in risk of bleeding events. Doctors have to individually tailor antithrombotic medication decisions based on the patient ’s risk-benefit profile.
Source: Current Cardiology Reports - May 17, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Did Generic Clopidogrel Commercialization Affect Trends of ER Consultations and Hospitalizations in the Population Treated with Clopidogrel?
ConclusionsThe population treated with  clopidogrel had similar rates of hospitalizations or ER consultations before and after generics commercialization. However, differences in rates of hospitalizations or ER consultations between generic and brand-name clopidogrel users may represent a drug safety signal which remains to be validated . Using a different study design, permitting adjustment for potential confounders, could be useful in this regard.
Source: Drugs and Aging - May 9, 2019 Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research

Asymptomatic Carotid Stenosis Is Associated With Circadian and Other Variability in Embolus Detection
Conclusions: Embolism associated with asymptomatic carotid stenosis shows circadian variation with highest rates 4–6 h before midday. This corresponds with peak circadian incidence of stroke and other vascular complications. These and ASED Study results show that monitoring frequency, duration, and time of day are important in ES detection. Introduction Transcranial Doppler (TCD) detected microembolism in the ipsilateral middle cerebral artery (MCA) may help stratify the risk of stroke and other arterial disease complications in persons with advanced (≥60%) asymptomatic carotid stenosis. If so, this t...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 15, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Platelet Count Predicts Adverse Clinical Outcomes After Ischemic Stroke or TIA: Subgroup Analysis of CNSR II
Conclusion: In ischemic stroke or TIA patients with platelet count within normal range, platelet count may be a qualified predictor for long-term recurrent stroke, mortality, and poor functional outcome. Introduction Platelets exert a critical role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerotic complications of cardio-cerebrovascular disease, contributing to thrombus formation, and embolism (1, 2). Previous literature reported that platelets of various size and density are produced by megakaryocytes of different size and stages of maturation in different clinical conditions, suggesting various platelet patterns in differen...
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - April 11, 2019 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Efficacy and safety of clopidogrel only vs. clopidogrel added proton pump inhibitors in the treatment of patients with coronary heart disease after percutaneous coronary intervention: A systematic review and meta-analysis
ConclusionsThe patients in the non-PPI group were observed to be associated with less risk of MACE, myocardial infarction recurrence, stent thrombosis, target vessel revascularization (TVR) and stroke. And the two groups had similar all cause death, cardiovascular death, bleedings events.
Source: IJC Heart and Vasculature - April 2, 2019 Category: Cardiology Source Type: research

Therapeutic Challenges in Patients With Noncardioembolic Acute Ischemic Stroke in Need of Double Antiplatelet Therapy for Coronary Artery Disease
Conclusions: In the acute phase of an IS, maintenance or initiation of DAPT therapy imposed by CHD relies, on one hand, on the risk of hemorrhagic transformation of the brain injury and, on the other hand, on the risk of stent thrombosis in the coronary arteries. The management of these patients must be carried on by a vascular team, on an individualized basis.
Source: American Journal of Therapeutics - March 1, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Tags: Systematic Reviews Source Type: research

Anticoagulation in Atherosclerotic Disease.
Abstract The prevention of atherothrombotic events is an essential therapeutic goal in the treatment of patients with arteriosclerotic diseases. After plaque rupture, a rapidly growing thrombus can lead to acute vascular occlusion and thus heart attack, stroke or limb ischaemia. The acute therapy combines anticoagulation and platelet inhibition. However, the only available therapy so far in the primary and secondary prevention of stable patients is the platelet inhibitors aspirin and clopidogrel. Despite the use of antiplatelet therapies, including aspirin and P2Y12-receptor antagonists, some patients with artery ...
Source: Hamostaseologie - October 17, 2018 Category: Hematology Authors: Al Said S, Bode C, Duerschmied D Tags: Hamostaseologie Source Type: research

Antithrombotic Therapy for Atrial Fibrillation: CHEST Guideline and Expert Panel Report.
CONCLUSIONS: Oral anticoagulation is the optimal choice of antithrombotic therapy for patients with AF with ≥1 non-gender CHA2DS2VASc stroke risk factor(s). PMID: 30144419 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Chest - August 21, 2018 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Lip GYH, Banerjee A, Boriani G, Chiang CE, Fargo R, Freedman B, Lane DA, Ruff CT, Turakhia M, Werring D, Patel S, Moores L Tags: Chest Source Type: research

Clopidogrel Hypersensitivity: Overview of the Problem.
Abstract Clopidogrel is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs worldwide. It plays an essential therapeutic role in a variety of vascular conditions including acute coronary syndromes, ischemic heart disease treated with coronary stents, stroke, and peripheral vascular disease. Hypersensitivity reactions to clopidogrel are not uncommon and lead to its discontinuation in 1-2% of patients. Clopidogrel hypersensitivity is especially problematic in patients with newly implanted drug-eluting coronary stents. Premature discontinuation of dual antiplatelet therapy after recent coronary intervention is the most importa...
Source: Current Vascular Pharmacology - August 20, 2018 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Savage MP, Fischman DL Tags: Curr Vasc Pharmacol Source Type: research

Clinical Reasoning: Two see or not two see--Is it really double vision?
A 57-year-old right-handed woman presented to the emergency department with complaints of double vision and intractable nausea that began abruptly 2 days earlier. Her visual symptoms were characterized as seeing overlapping or separate horizontally or diagonally displaced objects. She had no history of headaches or stroke. Her cerebrovascular risk factors included hypertension, type II diabetes, coronary artery disease, and cigarette smoking. Her medications included clopidogrel, lisinopril, paroxetine, and oxycodone. Her family history was notable for late-onset ischemic heart disease in her parents with no first-degree r...
Source: Neurology - August 7, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Murphy, R. R., Al Sawaf, A., Rose, D. R., Goldstein, L. B., Smith, C. D. Tags: Clinical neurology examination, Diplopia (double vision), Visual fields, Visual processing, All Cerebrovascular disease/Stroke RESIDENT AND FELLOW SECTION Source Type: research

Relationship Between Peak Troponin Values and Long-Term Ischemic Events Among Medically Managed Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Coronary Heart Disease
BackgroundThe relationship between troponin level and outcomes among patients with non‐ST‐segment elevation ACS is established, but the relationship of troponin level with long‐term outcomes among medically managed non‐ST‐segment elevation ACS patients receiving contemporary antiplatelet therapy is inadequately defined.Methods and ResultsIn 6763 medically managed non‐ST‐segment elevation ACS patients randomized in TRILOGY ACS (Targeted Platelet Inhibition to Clarify the Optimal Strategy to Medically Manage Acute Coronary Syndromes) (prasugrel versus clopidogrel), we examined relationships between categories o...
Source: JAHA:Journal of the American Heart Association - April 11, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Goldstein, S. A., Newby, L. K., Cyr, D. D., Neely, M., Luscher, T. F., Brown, E. B., White, H. D., Ohman, E. M., Roe, M. T., Hamm, C. W. Tags: Acute Coronary Syndromes Original Research Source Type: research