Optimum Antithrombotic Therapy in Patients Requiring Long-Term Anticoagulation and Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention

Biomed Res Int. 2018 Mar 25:2018:5690640. doi: 10.1155/2018/5690640. eCollection 2018.

Abstract

Management of patients on long-term anticoagulation requiring percutaneous coronary intervention is challenging. Triple therapy with oral anticoagulant and dual antiplatelet therapy is the standard of care. However, there is no strong evidence to support this strategy. There is emerging data regarding the safety and efficacy of dual therapy with oral anticoagulant and single antiplatelet therapy in these patients. In this comprehensive review we highlight available evidence regarding various antithrombotic regimens' efficacy and safety in patient with coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention with long-term anticoagulation therapy requirements.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Coronary Artery Disease / drug therapy*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination / methods
  • Humans
  • Percutaneous Coronary Intervention / methods
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / therapeutic use*
  • Thrombolytic Therapy / methods

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors