| Literature DB >> 29928314 |
Eunice Nc Onwordi1, Amr Gamal2, Azfar Zaman2.
Abstract
Anticoagulation in conjunction with antiplatelet therapy is central to the management of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). When used effectively it is associated with a reduction in recurrent ischaemic events including myocardial infarction and stent thrombosis as well as a reduction in death. Effective ischaemic risk reduction whilst balancing bleeding risk remains a clinical challenge. This article reviews the current available evidence for anticoagulation in ACS and recommendations from the European Society of Cardiology.Entities:
Keywords: Acute coronary syndrome; anticoagulation; bivalirudin; bleeding; fondaparinux; heparin; thrombogenesis
Year: 2018 PMID: 29928314 PMCID: PMC5980649 DOI: 10.15420/icr.2017:26:1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Interv Cardiol ISSN: 1756-1485