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Antiplatelet Therapy in Diabetes

Arjun Majithia1, Deepak L Bhatt2

  • 1Division of Cardiovascular Medicine, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, 41 Burlington Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, USA.

Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics of North America
|February 7, 2018
PubMed

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Patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) face higher risks of cardiovascular disease (CVD) due to increased platelet reactivity. Antiplatelet therapies are being investigated to prevent cardiovascular events in this population.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Endocrinology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD).
  • Increased platelet reactivity in DM patients elevates atherothrombotic CVD risk.
  • Understanding antiplatelet therapy's role in DM is crucial for cardiovascular event prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the role of antiplatelet therapies in patients with diabetes mellitus.
  • To explore the impact of these therapies on reducing cardiovascular events.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on antiplatelet agents and diabetes.
  • Analysis of clinical trial data concerning cardiovascular outcomes in diabetic patients treated with antiplatelet drugs.

Main Results:

  • Data suggests a significant association between enhanced platelet activity and CVD in diabetic individuals.
  • Exploration of antiplatelet therapies shows potential in mitigating atherothrombotic events.

Conclusions:

  • Antiplatelet therapies represent a promising strategy for managing cardiovascular risk in diabetes mellitus.
  • Further research is warranted to optimize antiplatelet treatment protocols for diabetic patients.

Keywords:
Antiplatelet therapyAntithrombotic therapyCardiovascular diseaseDiabetesThrombosis

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