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Clinical effects with inhibition of multiple coagulative pathways in patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome

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Platelets and the coagulation cascade play key roles in initiation, amplification, and perpetuation of acute coronary syndromes (ACS). In the past few years, there has been great progress in ACS antithrombotic treatment with the introduction of novel anticoagulants (fondaparinux and bivalirudin), more potent P2Y12 inhibitors (prasugrel and ticagrelor) and protease-activated receptor antagonists (vorapaxar). Nonetheless, patients with ACS frequently have recurrent ischemic events despite the use of currently recommended dual antiplatelet therapy, revascularization procedures as appropriate, and other evidence-based secondary preventive measures. This is the rationale beyond intensification of antiplatelet therapy. However, the major downside of intensive antithrombotic therapy is bleeding. When treating ACS patients, clinicians should find the adequate balance between the reduction of thrombotic events by effective drug treatment and the induction of bleeding that is linked to the use of potent or multiple antithrombotic agents. Numerous antithrombotic cocktails including oral anticoagulants with or without aspirin have been tested in large clinical trials with the goal of further reduction of ischemia and bleeding risk. The aim of this review is to discuss clinical outcomes resulting from inhibition of multiple coagulative pathways in patients with ACS in light of evidence from large randomized controlled clinical trials.

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Cavallari, I., Patti, G. Clinical effects with inhibition of multiple coagulative pathways in patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome. Intern Emerg Med 13, 1019–1028 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11739-018-1834-x

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