| Literature DB >> 17601397 |
Jonathan D Rich1, Stephen D Wiviott.
Abstract
Platelets play a central role in the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). Dual antiplatelet therapy has resulted in significant advances in the treatment of ACS; however, ACS remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Important limitations exist among the current antiplatelet agents and therefore a pressing need for the development of improved antiplatelet agents exists. Three antiplatelet agents currently under investigation (prasugrel, AZD6140, and cangrelor) in clinical trials for the treatment of ACS appear promising.Entities:
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Year: 2007 PMID: 17601397 DOI: 10.1007/bf02938379
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Curr Cardiol Rep ISSN: 1523-3782 Impact factor: 2.931