Anti-platelet Therapy and anticoagulants in ACS patients – Which? When? Why? – what if I need to stop? - Rasha Al-Lamee

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Summary

Rasha Al-Lamee  discusses the various antithrombotic treatments and combinations for ACS patients


  • Different anti platelet options - aspirin, PSY12 antagonists, GpIIbIIIa antagonists
  • ESC guidelines
  • Timing of anti platelet therapy - give at the time of making ACS diagnosis
  • Pharmacokinetic profiles of the various drugs
  • Duration of dual anti platelet therapy
  • Stopping DAPT for bleeding or intercurrent surgery
  • Bridging strategies
  • Anticoagulant therapy - heparin, LMWH, bivalirudin, NOACs
  • Co-existing AF and how to treat patients with AF and ACS/PCI

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Target Audience

  • Interventional cardiology trainees
  • Cardiology trainees
  • General practictioners with specialist interest in cardiology
  • Clinical fellows
  • Physiologists
  • Cath lab staff
  • Aspiring cardiology trainees


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Learning Objectives

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  • Learn about different catheters, for native arteries and grafts
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