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Antiplatelet Agents

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This chapter discusses agents that inhibit platelet function—aspirin, P2Y12 receptor blockers, Gp IIb/IIIa inhibitors, and other agents. The mechanism of action, indications, and toxicities are discussed for each agent.

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Correspondence to Thomas G. DeLoughery M.D., F.A.C.P., F.A.W.M. .

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DeLoughery, T.G. (2015). Antiplatelet Agents. In: DeLoughery, T. (eds) Hemostasis and Thrombosis. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-09312-3_26

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