Appropriate anti-thrombotic/anti-thrombin therapy for thrombotic lesions.

ABSTRACT: Managing coronary thrombus is a challenging task and requires adequate knowledge of the various antithrombotic agents available. In this article, we will briefly analyze the risk-benefit profile of antithrombotic agents, with critical analysis of the scientific evidence available to support their use. Since thrombus consists of platelets and coagulation cofactors, an effective antithrombotic strategy involves using one anticoagulant with two or more antiplatelet agents. Unfractionated heparin traditionally has been the most commonly used anticoagulant but is fast being replaced by relatively newer agents like LMWH, direct thrombin inhibitors, and Factor Xa inhibitors. In recent years, the antiplatelet landscape has changed significantly with the availability of more potent and rapidly acti

SUBMITTER: Iqbal Z 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3465822 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature