Clopidogrel and vascular disease prevention

Clopidogrel and vascular disease prevention

SUMMARY In this editorial we consider some aspects of the use of clopidogrel in current clinical practice. Clopidogrel may be especially effective in patients with peripheral arterial disease. However, this impression requires confirmation in appropriately designed trials. Clopidogrel is a useful, e...

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Veröffentlicht in:Current medical research and opinion 2004-11, Vol.20 (11), p.1835-1838
Hauptverfasser: Daskalopoulou, Stella S., Stansby, Gerard, Mikhailidis, Dimitri P.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Antiplatelet agents
Aspirin
Atorvastatin
Clopidogrel
Humans
Peripheral Vascular Diseases - prevention & control
Platelet
Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors - therapeutic use
Statins
Ticlopidine - analogs & derivatives
Ticlopidine - therapeutic use
Vascular disease
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Zusammenfassung:SUMMARY In this editorial we consider some aspects of the use of clopidogrel in current clinical practice. Clopidogrel may be especially effective in patients with peripheral arterial disease. However, this impression requires confirmation in appropriately designed trials. Clopidogrel is a useful, evidence-based, antiplatelet agent.
ISSN:0300-7995
1473-4877
DOI:10.1185/030079904X10656