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New heart disease data have been reported by researchers at University of Milan

Published in Hematology Week, March 9th, 2009

"Platelets play an important role in thrombus formation. A number of new antiplatelet agents currently in development are anticipated to improve clinical outcomes and safety benefits in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS)," researchers in Milan, Italy report.

"This manuscript reviews the pharmacology and clinical development of three of these agents: prasugrel, cangrelor, and AZD6140. Prasugrel, a third-generation oral thienopyridine has been shown to be superior to clopidogrel, the current gold standard, in preventing ischaemic events in patients with ACS undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), although the bleeding rate was higher. Cangrelor, a...

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