The current standard of care for PCI typically includes dual antiplatelet therapy with oral
a. aspirin and Clopidogrel (Plavix).
b. aspirin and Abciximab (ReoPro)
c. aspirin and Eptifibatide (Integrilin)
d. aspirin and Tirofiban (Aggrastat)
A
Because platelet activation is a complex process involving multiple pathways, combination therapy with two or more agents has proven most effective. The current standard of care for percutaneous coronary intervention typically includes dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and a thienopyridine. These oral agents are administered before the procedure and continued at discharge. Abciximab, eptifibatide, and tirofiban are all intravenous antiplatelet agents.
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