Aspirin Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Thrombosis : Expectations and Limitations
Joint Authors
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Platelets play a very important role in the pathogenesis of acute vascular events leading to thrombosis of the coronary and cerebral arteries.
Blockage of these arteries leading to regional ischemia of heart and brain tissues precipitate heart attacks and stroke.
Acetyl salicylic acid (Aspirin) has been the drug of choice for over half a century for the primary and secondary prophylaxis of thrombotic events.
In spite of its extensive use as an antiplatelet drug for the prevention of vascular thrombosis, there is considerable concern about the degree of protection it offers, to patients under aspirin therapy.
In this paper, we explain the phenomenon of aspirin resistance, discuss the limitations of aspirin therapy, and suggest methods to monitor “at-risk” individuals.
Ability to monitor and determine at risk patients will provide opportunities for the clinicians to customize antiplatelet therapies.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Rao, Gundu H. R.& Fareed, Jawad. 2012. Aspirin Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Thrombosis : Expectations and Limitations. Thrombosis،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Rao, Gundu H. R.& Fareed, Jawad. Aspirin Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Thrombosis : Expectations and Limitations. Thrombosis No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Rao, Gundu H. R.& Fareed, Jawad. Aspirin Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Thrombosis : Expectations and Limitations. Thrombosis. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-446708
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-446708