RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Helwick, Caroline T1 Update on Antithrombotic Therapy JF MD Conference Express YR 2007 FD SAGE Publications VO 7 IS 1 SP 31 OP 33 DO 10.1177/155989770700700119 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/7/1/31.abstract AB With the introduction of several new antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents that have multiple actions and interactions, selection of the optimal antithrombotic has become quite complex. This article discusses direct Xa inhibitors, direct thrombin inhibitors, GP IIb/IIIa inhibitors, adenosine diphosphate inhibitors, as well as novel targets for antithrombotic therapy.