Chest guidelines will create debate over which antiplatelet drug to add to aspirin after an acute coronary syndrome
New Chest guidelines will create debate over which antiplatelet drug to add to aspirin after an acute coronary syndrome.
These patients usually get clopidogrel (Plavix, etc)...but now guidelines suggest Brilinta (ticagrelor) over clopidogrel.
Brilinta is more effective...with a similar bleeding risk.
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