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Postings on Antiplatelet Agents

For Patients and Caregivers

Posting Date Posted
Plavix & Prilosec Interaction: An FDA Alert & Questions Regarding Clinical Importance March, 2010
FDA Approves Effient (prasugrel) to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack in Angioplasty Patients July, 2009
Prasugrel Approved in Europe February, 2009
Controversy Surrounds FDA Panel's Unanimous Vote to Approve New Antiplatelet Agent Prasugrel February, 2009
Dietary and Herbal Supplements in Patients on Anticoagulation – Serious Unknowns and an Online Registry to Help February, 2008
Clotting Disorders Presentation by Stephan Moll, MD February, 2007
Heart attack and stroke protection of aspirin blocked by Ibuprofen and similar medicines (NSAIDs) September, 2006
Bextra Pulled from Market & Warnings Added to ALL NSAIDs April, 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Therapies March, 2005

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005
Should I be on aspirin, Plavix, or warfarin (Coumadin) after bypass surgery of an artery in my leg? October, 2005

For Health Care Providers

Posting Date Posted
Medication Errors in Cardiovascular & Stroke Patients June, 2010
Study Finds Re-hospitalization for MI Increased Two-fold with PPI and Clopidogrel Use; But Uncertainty About Interaction Continues June, 2010
Plavix & Prilosec Interaction: An FDA Alert & Questions Regarding Clinical Importance March, 2010
Low-dose Aspirin therapy - Do the benefits outweigh the risks for people with type 2 diabetes? October, 2009
Video: Current and Emerging Trends in DVT Prophylaxis October, 2009
FDA Approves Effient (prasugrel) to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack in Angioplasty Patients July, 2009
Clopidogrel Densensitization without Discontinuation July, 2009
Selected Proton Pump Inhibitors May Reduce the Efficacy of Clopidogrel May, 2009
What is the Real Scoop on Aspirin + Clopidogrel in Atrial Fibrillation? May, 2009
Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Strokes and Heart Attacks April, 2009
Prasugrel Approved in Europe February, 2009
Controversy Surrounds FDA Panel's Unanimous Vote to Approve New Antiplatelet Agent Prasugrel February, 2009
Clopidogrel Resistance: Effect on Outcomes, Genetic Causes, How to Test for it, & What to do About it December, 2008
ProFESS gives new direction for selection of antiplatelet therapies for stroke patients November, 2008
Dietary and Herbal Supplements in Patients on Anticoagulation – Serious Unknowns and an Online Registry to Help February, 2008
Extensive review of the role of platelets in various clinical conditions February, 2008
Warfarin more effective and at least as safe as low dose aspirin in elderly patients with atrial fibrillation September, 2007
Dietary Supplements & Oral Anticoagulants - A Registry of Interactions August, 2007
Stroke Guidelines: 2007 Update to guidelines for early management of stroke June, 2007
Should we be treating fewer patients with warfarin (Coumadin)? March, 2007
Science Advisory Advocates Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Aspirin and Thienopyridine for one Year for Drug Eluting Stents February, 2007
Heart attack and stroke protection of aspirin blocked by Ibuprofen and similar medicines (NSAIDs) September, 2006
Atrial fibrillation (AF) more than twice as prevalent as thought - and it is increasing! August, 2006
FDA Approves Use of Plavix for STEMI August, 2006
Confirmation of the benefit of aspirin plus dipyidamole versus aspirin alone for secondary stroke prevention August, 2006
Diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management of patients with antiphospholipid antibody syndrome (and/or lupus anticoagulant) July, 2006
Clopidogrel plus aspirin possibly harmful in a broad population with cardiovascular disease or with high risk of cardiovascular disease June, 2006
Risk and Benefits of Aspirin in Primary Prevention in Both Men and Women Better Defined January, 2006
New Data Fuels Continued Controversy About Anti-Phospholipid Antibody (APA) and Lupus Anticoagulant Management (LAC) November, 2005
Aspirin Resistance: Do we have standardized methods for measurement? September, 2005
Warfarin and Aspirin Combination in Acute Coronary Syndrome August, 2005
"Mini Strokes" with Maximum Impact August, 2005
Aspirin Discontinuation Perioperatively Increases Cardiovascular Events June, 2005
What is the best loading dose of clopidogrel for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)? Is the answer "CLEAR"? May, 2005
The Role of Clopidogrel in ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Appears "Clear". The dose, however, is "Unclear". May, 2005
Combination antiplatelet therapy for stroke patients at high risk of recurrence May, 2005
Bextra Pulled from Market & Warnings Added to ALL NSAIDs April, 2005
New Data on Aspirin vs. Warfarin in TIA Patients, but Questions Persist March, 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Therapies March, 2005
Unfractionated Heparin May Counteract Aspirin's Effect in Carotid Endarterectomy September, 2004
Aspirin and Clopidogrel in Stroke/TIA August, 2004
An Overview of Anticoagulants, Antiplatelet Agents, and the Combination in Patients with Mechanical Heart Valves May, 2004
How Long Should Plavix be Used After Coronary Stenting? April, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005
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