The Use of Bivalirudin in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Advantages and Limitations
Review published in Interv Cardiol Clin (2012)
Abstract
The incidence of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a common, albeit declining, manifestation of coronary heart disease. Significant improvements in cardiovascular outcomes and mortality in STEMI patients have occurred in recent years, reflecting evolution in the understanding of the pathophysiological mechanisms and therapeutic targets of this disease. Nonetheless, the risks of recurrent ischemia and bleeding complications in this population remain substantial. This review focuses on the adjunctive anticoagulant agents used in the management of STEMI. Major insights from the HORIZONS-AMI trial regarding the impact of bivalirudin on both hemorrhagic and ischemic outcomes in STEMI patients are discussed.
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Zusammenfassung
The incidence of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a common, albeit declining, manifestation of coronary heart disease.
Warum dies für die Hirudotherapie relevant ist
This review examines adjunctive anticoagulant agents used in the management of ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), including insights from the HORIZONS-AMI trial regarding the impact of bivalirudin on both hemorrhagic and ischemic outcomes. As a review of anticoagulation strategies in interventional cardiology, it addresses clinical pharmacotherapy without involving leeches, leech therapy, or leech-derived molecules. The abstract provides no information linking bivalirudin to hirudin, the leech secretome, or any aspect of hirudotherapy. Consequently, this article has no demonstrable relevance to ASH's domain beyond the general topic of anticoagulant pharmacotherapy.
Zitation
The Use of Bivalirudin in ST-Segment Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Advantages and Limitations.
Sergie Z et al. · Interv Cardiol Clin, 2012
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