Interní Med. 2015; 17(5): 264-266
Pharmacotherapy after acute coronary syndrome: What is the right choice?
- I. interní klinika &ndash, kardiologická, Fakultní nemocnice Olomouc, Lékařská fakulta Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci
The article provides a brief summary of the basic pharmacotherapy recommended in patients following acute coronary syndrome.
Emphasis is mainly placed on antiplatelet therapy using the novel antiplatelet agents ticagrelor and prasugrel as well as on highdose
treatment with statins. Also discussed is the treatment with beta blockers and with drugs targeting the renin-angiotensinaldosterone
system.
Keywords: acute coronary syndrome, pharmacotherapy, antiplatelet therapy, statins
Published: December 1, 2015 Show citation
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