Prasugrel - New Agent Added to the Clot Buster Block

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Prasugrel is a similar drug like clopidogrl. Triton-TIMI 38 trial compared prasugrel to clopidogrel with aspirin. results have been favorable in greater reduction of cardiac events in prasugrel group. however the bleeding risk is also higher. It should be a clinical judgment at this point to favor one.
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Prasugrel - New Agent Added to the Clot Buster Block

Platelet Inhibition - Plavix

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Clopidogrel popularly known as Plavix is an anti platelet medication. It is used in high doses before coronary angioplasty and also as long term in patients who have cardiac stent. When taken with aspirin it has additional anti platelet effect and hence greater reduction in clot formation.
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Platelet Inhibition - Plavix

Aspirin In Heart Disease

[postlink]https://abcheart.blogspot.com/2011/07/aspirin-in-heart-disease.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hL8oup_1tn4endofvid
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There have been changes in recommendations for aspirin in patients at risk for heart disease. Dr. ....explains the changing trends and his views. Another key video discusses if women should take aspirin, to see it click HERE.
This video explains the benefits of taking aspirin for prevention of heart disease in women over 65 years and with major risk for CAD.

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Aspirin In Heart Disease

Formation Of Blood Clot

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It is important to review how a blood clot is formed to have a better understanding of the medicines used in the treatment of acute heart attack. To recollect, heart attack occurs when a clot blocks a coronary artery and cuts of the blood supply to a particular part of your heart.
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Formation Of Blood Clot

Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angioplasty

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N7nghr9TpSUendofvid
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This is a catheter based treatment for acute heart attack. It involves placement of a cardiac stent which is either a metal one or coated with a special drug to prevent blood clot over the stent. The stent remains in place and enlarges the artery to increase the blood flow to the heart.
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Cardiac Catheterization and Coronary Angioplasty

Types of Angina - What is Angina?

[postlink]https://abcheart.blogspot.com/2011/07/types-of-angina-what-is-angina.html[/postlink]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXuPBaKzmfMendofvid
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What is Angina and what are the different types of Angina?
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Types of Angina - What is Angina?

Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease

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This video explains the symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease.
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Symptoms of Coronary Artery Disease