Prasugrel for the treatment of patients with acute coronary syndrome

Filippo Marzot, Vittorio PengoClinical Cardiology, Thrombosis Centre, University of Padua, ItalyAbstract: Prasugrel (CS-747, LY640315) is a novel member of the thienopyridine class of oral anti-platelet agents (also including ticlopidine and clopidogrel). Like other thienopyridines, prasugrel is a p...

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Main Authors: Filippo Marzot, Vittorio Pengo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2009-04-01
Series:Vascular Health and Risk Management
Online Access:http://www.dovepress.com/prasugrel-for-the-treatment-of-patients-with-acute-coronary-syndrome-a3029