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…
How to manage ANTIplatelets around surgery
As a clinical pharmacist, you will be asked how to manage dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT…
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…
Limit bleeding risk in patients on triple antithrombotic therapy
How to manage patients on an anticoagulant (warfarin, etc) who also need antiplatelet med…
Think of “ABCs” to optimize medications after stroke
Overview Questions are coming up about reducing risk of RECURRENT ischemic stroke. Con…
Antiplatelets options for recurrent ischemic stroke
Overview Antiplatelets medications ㅡ 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 …
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…
Use "ABCDs" to optimize medications for stable coronary artery disease
Overview Recent evidence suggests coronary stents don't improve chest pain more tha…