RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Maria
T1 The Evolving Science and Treatment of Thrombosis
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2010
FD SAGE Publications
VO 9
IS 6
SP 6
OP 7
DO 10.1177/155989771000900602
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/9/6/6.abstract
AB A number of promising new antithrombotic agents intended to prevent atherothrombotic events in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) and atrial fibrillation are currently being investigated. This article discusses the progress that is being made with adenosine diphosphate (ADP) inhibitors, antithrombins and factor Xa inhibitors. Other topics include the the problem of stent thrombosis and possible solutions.