http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2001/11/Supplements/Antiplatelet-therapy-for-percutaneous-coronary-interventions--A-review.aspxPlatelets are important in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis, arterial thrombosis, acute coronary syndromes, and in acute vessel occlusion following percutaneous coronary intervention. Because of the significant impact of platelets on coronary disease, much energy has been invested into research to better understanding platelet physiology and into developing antiplatelet medications. This focus of intense research has led to clinical trials evaluating their safety and efficacy. The use of antiplatelet medications has offered continued improvement in clinical outcomes and procedural success. This review will help clinicians become more familiar with the pharmacology of antiplatelet medications and will briefly review clinical trials supporting their clinical safety and efficacy during percutaneous coronary interventions.Thursday, 17 Jan 2002 01:05:58 GMT