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Modification of thrombogenic factors in cardiac disease
Cardiovascular Clinics
|January 1, 1990
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Thrombosis is crucial in heart disease. Current antithrombotic agents are effective for prevention and treatment when chosen and used correctly, despite limitations in eliminating the cause.
Area of Science:
- Cardiovascular Medicine
- Hematology
Background:
- Thrombosis is a significant factor in the pathogenesis and progression of numerous cardiac disorders.
- Current therapeutic strategies lack methods to eliminate the underlying thrombogenic stimulus in conditions necessitating antithrombotic therapy.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the role of thrombosis in heart disease.
- To evaluate the efficacy of existing antithrombotic agents for prophylaxis and treatment.
Main Methods:
- Literature review on thrombosis in cardiovascular diseases.
- Analysis of the effectiveness of platelet and coagulation inhibitors.
Main Results:
- Thrombosis is integral to the development and progression of most heart conditions.
- Existing antithrombotic agents, including platelet and coagulation inhibitors, demonstrate efficacy when appropriately selected and administered.
Conclusions:
- Antithrombotic agents are vital for managing thrombotic events and prophylaxis in cardiac disorders.
- Proper selection and administration of available inhibitors are key to their effectiveness.
Abstract:
Thrombosis plays an important role in the development and course of most disorders affecting the heart. No effective methods are available to eliminate the thrombogenic stimulus for those conditions requiring the use of antithrombotic agents for prophylaxis or to arrest a thrombotic event. Available platelet and coagulation inhibitors are effective when properly selected and administered.