DAPT after an ischemic stroke or TIA?
Overview New data will raise questions about optimal use of short-term dual antiplatele…
DAPT duration for patients at HIGH bleeding risk
Overview As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you will hear debate about shorter dual antip…
The risk of stopping ANTIplatelet drugs too soon
As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you may be asked about the risk of stopping aspirin, clop…
Aspirin for PRIMARY prevention is different story
As a cardiovascular pharmacist, you will be asked whether "an aspirin a day" i…
Don’t use ticagrelor PLUS aspirin after stroke
As a hospital pharmacist, you will hear ticagrelor ( Brilique, Brilinta ) plus aspirin p…
Antiplatelets options for recurrent ischemic stroke
Overview Antiplatelets medications ã…¡ The preferred options of antiplatelets for recurre…
The interaction between PPI (omeprazole) and clopidogrel, what is your recommendations?
PRODIGY has published a guideline on antiplatelet treatment. This contains a scenario on …
Antiplatelets for arterial clots and anticoagulants for venous clots
It can be tricky to know when to recommend an antiplatelet, an anticoagulant, or both... …
Using TWO antiplatelets short-term after a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack
More patients will be discharged on a SHORT course of aspirin plus clopidogrel ( Plavix )…
Is the combination of aspirin, clopidogrel, and warfarin appropriate and effective or inappropriate and too dangerous?
As a pharmacist, you will see warfarin ( Marevan ) used in combination with aspirin AND c…