PT - JOURNAL ARTICLE AU - Helwick, Caroline ED - Verheugt, Freek W.A. TI - New Directions in Antithrombotic Therapy DP - 2007 01 TA - MD Conference Express PG - 34--35 VI - 7 IP - 7 4099 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/34.short 4100 - http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/7/34.full AB - This article discusses strategies for long-term antithrombotic therapy, ways to balance the risks and benefits of antithrombotic therapy, as well as gives an overview of evidence supporting the use of long-term antithrombotic therapy after acute coronary syndrome, and suggests strategies for balancing the benefits and risks of long-term antithrombotic therapy for patients with NSTEMI or STEMI.