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Postings on Antiplatelet Agents

Postings for Patients & Caregivers Date Posted
Should We Stop Using Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke? December 2018
Should We Stop Using Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke? December 2018
Is it Time to Tailor the Dose of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Cancer? [Or…Why I changed my aspirin dosing schedule] August 2018
Questioning Approval of the Watchman Device for Atrial Fibrillation. December 2017
How Should We Prevent Blood Clots Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery? Cynthia’s Story and a Limited Discussion of the Literature November 2017
Rivaroxaban or Warfarin in Stable Coronary Artery Disease – Should the COMPASS Study Lead Us Back to the Future? September 2017
Alliance for Aging Research Releases Survey of AFib Patients 65+ that Finds Active Participation in Treatment Decisions November 2012
Plavix & Prilosec Interaction: An FDA Alert & Questions Regarding Clinica March 2010
FDA Approves Effient (prasugrel) to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack in An July 2009
Prasugrel Approved in Europe February 2009
Controversy Surrounds FDA Panel's Unanimous Vote to Approve New Antiplate February 2009
Dietary and Herbal Supplements in Patients on Anticoagulation – Serious U February 2008
Clotting Disorders Presentation by Stephan Moll, MD February 2007
Heart attack and stroke protection of aspirin blocked by Ibuprofen and si September 2006
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 surge October 2005
Bextra Pulled from Market & Warnings Added to ALL NSAIDs April 2005
NIH Conference on Dietary Supplements, Coagulation, and Antithrombotic Th March 2005

Postings for Healthcare Providers Date Posted
Should We Stop Using Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke? December 2018
Should We Stop Using Aspirin to Prevent a First Heart Attack or Stroke? December 2018
Is it Time to Tailor the Dose of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Events and Cancer? [Or…Why I changed my aspirin dosing schedule] August 2018
Questioning Approval of the Watchman Device for Atrial Fibrillation. December 2017
How Should We Prevent Blood Clots Following Arthroscopic Knee Surgery? Cynthia’s Story and a Limited Discussion of the Literature November 2017
Rivaroxaban or Warfarin in Stable Coronary Artery Disease – Should the COMPASS Study Lead Us Back to the Future? September 2017
A Review of the suggested anti-cancer benefits of warfarin, low-molecular weight heparin, and aspirin February 2014
A Summary and Update on Combining Antiplatelet Agents and/or Oral Anticoagulants February 2014
Silver Book: Atrial Fibrillation Fact Sheet August 2013
Stable Ischemic Heart Disease (SIHD) Guidelines Published June 2013
2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction January 2013
Aspirin, Apixaban, or Warfarin for Extended Treatment of Venous Thrombosis? January 2013
Alliance for Aging Research Releases Survey of AFib Patients 65+ that Finds Active Participation in Treatment Decisions November 2012
Safety risks outweigh potential benefit of dual anti-platelet therapy for secondary stroke prevention – AGAIN! September 2012
Assessing Stroke & Bleeding Risk in Atrial Fibrillation: Expert Consensus July 2012
Unstable Angina/Non-ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Updated Guideline July 2012
The allure of endovascular intervention for stroke prevention fails to de July 2012
New Chest Guidelines Available Now February 2012
Clopidogrel and PPI use Consensus Report from the ACC Foundation, the ACG December 2010
SPIRIT IV: Everolimus (XIENCE V®) drug eluting stent (DES) may be superio November 2010
Advisories Against the Use of Clopidogrel (Plavix) with Proton Pump Inhib November 2010
FDA Recommends Dabigatran Approval: Agree with no ASA, still skeptical on October 2010
Medication Errors in Cardiovascular & Stroke Patients June 2010
Study Finds Re-hospitalization for MI Increased Two-fold with PPI and Clo June 2010
Plavix & Prilosec Interaction: An FDA Alert & Questions Regarding Clinica March 2010
Low-dose Aspirin therapy - Do the benefits outweigh the risks for people October 2009
Video: Current and Emerging Trends in DVT Prophylaxis October 2009
FDA Approves Effient (prasugrel) to Reduce the Risk of Heart Attack in An 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 Antiplate February 2009
Clopidogrel Resistance: Effect on Outcomes, Genetic Causes, How to Test f December 2008
ProFESS gives new direction for selection of antiplatelet therapies for s November 2008
Dietary and Herbal Supplements in Patients on Anticoagulation – Serious U 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 elder September 2007
Dietary Supplements & Oral Anticoagulants - A Registry of Interactions August 2007
Stroke Guidelines: 2007 Update to guidelines for early management of stro June 2007
Should we be treating fewer patients with warfarin (Coumadin)? March 2007
Science Advisory Advocates Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Aspirin and Thi February 2007
Antiplatelet therapy does not need to be stopped before primary care dent December 2006
Heart attack and stroke protection of aspirin blocked by Ibuprofen and si September 2006
Atrial fibrillation (AF) more than twice as prevalent as thought - and it August 2006
FDA Approves Use of Plavix for STEMI August 2006
Confirmation of the benefit of aspirin plus dipyidamole versus aspirin al August 2006
Diagnosis, risk-stratification, and management of patients with antiphosp July 2006
Clopidogrel plus aspirin possibly harmful in a broad population with card June 2006
Risk and Benefits of Aspirin in Primary Prevention in Both Men and Women January 2006
New Data Fuels Continued Controversy About Anti-Phospholipid Antibody (AP November 2005
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October 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 perc May 2005
The Role of Clopidogrel in ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome A May 2005
Combination antiplatelet therapy for stroke patients at high risk of recu 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 Th March 2005
Unfractionated Heparin May Counteract Aspirin's Effect in Carotid Endarte September 2004
Aspirin and Clopidogrel in Stroke/TIA August 2004
An Overview of Anticoagulants, Antiplatelet Agents, and the Combination i May 2004
How Long Should Plavix be Used After Coronary Stenting? April 2004

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