Awareness of antiplatelet resistance in patient with repeated episodes of thrombotic events

Author: Dalimunthe, N.N.; Hamonangan, R.; Antono, D.; Prasetya, I.; Rusdi, L.
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JournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
PublisherInstitute of Physics Publishing, IOP Publishing
Volume & IssueVol. 125,Issue 1
Pages -
Publication Year2018
ISSN17551307
Source TypeScopus
Abstract
Antiplatelet has been the cornerstones management of acute coronary syndrome. However, numbers of patients on these agents had episodes of adverse cardiovascular events. A 65-year-old woman post cardiac coronary bypass surgery on dual antiplatelet therapy, Aspirin, and Clopidogrel underwent several episodes of thrombotic events despite good adhered to thedailyantiplatelet regimen.These recurrent events had led to clinical suspicious of antiplatelet resistance. Platelet function test was performed which indicates a poor platelet response to Clopidogrel. Clopidogrelwas discontinued and Ticagrelor was prescribed together with Aspirin. During two months of follow up, there is no episode of chest discomfort. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
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