Clopidogrel medco outcomes study
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After six years post MI and ef varying between 25-35%, my cardiologist now feels that I should shift from aspirin(150)+clopidogrel (75) to warfarin. Two years back he did tell me that he is double minded on whether to put me on warfarin. But this time he appears to be very sure and has insisted me to go for warfarin.
His justification is "that is what literature says".
I have no AF or valve problem.
His been put on the following medication (1) tad lasix 20 mg od (2) clopidogrel 1 tad od (3) atorvastatin 40mg nocte. Well would like an advice on the operation wehter will it help him with such a poor EF or any other medication to improve his contactility before going for surgery.
study is about platelates role in developement of hcc. study is suggesting low platelate count is beneficial in reducing future risk for hcc. ok. so question is does keeping platelates count (at least theoratically) in lower-normal range(still normal) is useful for future liver health. or present lower platelate count with normal liver is indication of less future complications.
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My cardiologist is pressing me to shift from asprin+clopidogrel to warfarin. He says I have chances of getting a clot in damaged section of heart (anterior) and warfarin is more effective. For last two yesrs I am on asprin+clopidogrel. My EF is 35% due to MI in 2007.
Anyone who has experience and/or information on above, please advise.
No one treatment improved all examined outcomes and few assessed complete response or sustained outcomes (i.e., at >6 months off treatment).
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after a stent inplant how long must clopidogrel-winthrop be taken my heart attack was caused by cholestral which now a 3
Which is better anticoagulnt from rivaroxaban and clopidogrel for stroke prevention.My grandmother had stroke 6 years ago and she has atrial fibrilation.So far she used clopidogrel as treatment but her new doctor perscribed medication with rivaroxaban (but it is far more expensive) ?
If a patient has drug eluding stent (DES) implant it is recommended that plavix (clopidogrel) be prescribed up to a year to help prevent blood clots with the implant.
If one has A-fib there is a risk that blood clots can occur as blood may pool due to the very fast beat.
Information regarding the use of the 2 anti-platelet together can present a problem and the source is MedinceNet.com.
s heart valve and a pacemaker and they were taking the medication clopidogrel for 7 years and then stopped taking it for a few months, could there be any ramifications?
Without getting into the pharmocological aspects regarding the mechanism of action of asprin resistance and the mechanixm of activity of plavix (clopidogrel), the American Academy of Cardiology recommends tests.
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New data show that when clopidogrel and omeprazole are taken together, the effectiveness of clopidogrel is reduced. Patients at risk for heart attacks or strokes who use clopidogrel to prevent blood clots will not get the full effect of this medicine if they are also taking omeprazole.
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