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Evolving antithrombotic treatment strategies for acute ST-elevation myocardial infarction.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  17224888     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The importance of the dissolution and prevention of thrombosis in treating patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) has motivated the development of novel therapies targeting platelet aggregation and thrombus formation. In contemporary practice, the current challenge is the integration of these therapies into reperfusion strategies that may include fibrinolytic therapy or percutaneous coronary revascularization (PCI). Evidence from clinical trials shows that addition of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibition to PCI for treatment of STEMI has substantially lowered the incidence of recurrent ischemic events and improved early survival. In contrast, current trials evaluating a strategy termed facilitated PCI, or planned early PCI after pharmacologic reperfusion therapy, have presently demonstrated an increased risk of bleeding events and mortality. Additional trials have extended the role of antithrombotic agents to STEMI that previously were reserved for patients undergoing elective revascularization or among those treated with non-ST-segment elevation acute coronary syndromes. For example, the recent studies have demonstrated the benefit of clopidogrel treatment among STEMI patients treated with fibrinolysis in reducing the incidence of infarct artery reocclusion and improving early survival. Other anticoagulants under investigation in the management of STEMI include enoxaparin, bivalirudin, and fondaparinux. This review summarizes the current status of pharmacologic and invasive strategies for the treatment of STEMI and describes recent and ongoing directions for clinical investigation.
Authors:
David E Kandzari
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Review    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Reviews in cardiovascular medicine     Volume:  7 Suppl 4     ISSN:  1530-6550     ISO Abbreviation:  Rev Cardiovasc Med     Publication Date:  2006  
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2007-01-16     Completed Date:  2008-04-17     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  100960007     Medline TA:  Rev Cardiovasc Med     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  S29-37     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Interventional Cardiology and Genomic Sciences, Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, North Carolina, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Angioplasty, Transluminal, Percutaneous Coronary / adverse effects*
Anticoagulants / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Blood Platelets / drug effects*
Cardiovascular Diseases / blood,  etiology,  mortality,  prevention & control*
Clinical Trials as Topic
Combined Modality Therapy
Drug Therapy, Combination
Fibrinolysis / drug effects
Fibrinolytic Agents / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Hemorrhage / chemically induced
Humans
Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy,  mortality,  therapy*
Platelet Aggregation / drug effects
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / adverse effects,  therapeutic use*
Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex / antagonists & inhibitors
Pyridines / therapeutic use
Research Design
Treatment Outcome
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Anticoagulants; 0/Fibrinolytic Agents; 0/Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; 0/Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex; 0/Pyridines; 0/thienopyridine

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