| Calming the plaque to delay intervention for 24 hours in acute coronary syndromes. | |
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PMID: 11206014 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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One approach to management of patients with acute coronary syndromes involves use of pharmacologic therapy to passivate plaque for at least 24 hours before interventional procedures are undertaken. This approach is supported by the view that whatever subsequent treatment the patient receives will less likely be complicated. An important factor in revolutionizing treatment for acute coronary syndromes in recent years has been the introduction of potent new antithrombotic and antiplatelet pharmacologic therapies such as low-molecular-weight heparins and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors. Incorporation of these newer agents into clinical practice, along with a better understanding of the pathophysiology underlying acute coronary syndromes, has contributed greatly to improved outcomes in these patients. Although the optimal methods for integrating the newer therapies remains to be determined, thus far, they have been shown to lower the risk of acute complications, as well as improve long-term results. |
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Authors:
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M Cohen |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: The American journal of cardiology Volume: 86 ISSN: 0002-9149 ISO Abbreviation: Am. J. Cardiol. Publication Date: 2000 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-02-02 Completed Date: 2001-02-22 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0207277 Medline TA: Am J Cardiol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 18M-26M Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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MCP Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102, USA. |
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Angina, Unstable
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drug therapy*,
physiopathology Anticoagulants / therapeutic use Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / therapeutic use Humans Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors / therapeutic use Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy*, physiopathology Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex / antagonists & inhibitors Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Syndrome |
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0/Anticoagulants; 0/Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight; 0/Hydroxymethylglutaryl-CoA Reductase Inhibitors; 0/Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex |
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