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Postings on Heart Attack

For Patients and Caregivers

Posting Date Posted
Prasugrel Approved in Europe February, 2009
FAQs About Warfarin (brand name Coumadin) December, 2006
Heart attack and stroke protection of aspirin blocked by Ibuprofen and similar medicines (NSAIDs) September, 2006
Bextra Pulled from Market & Warnings Added to ALL NSAIDs April, 2005
Non-steroidal Anti-inflamatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Receive Greater Scrutiny in the Wake of Vioxx Withdrawal January, 2005
FDA Rejects Ximelagatran (brand name Exanta) October, 2004
Stroke and Heart Attack: A Class Effect of COX 2 Inhibitors? October, 2004
Merck Pulls Vioxx Due to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk September, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005

For Health Care Providers

Posting Date Posted
Study Finds Re-hospitalization for MI Increased Two-fold with PPI and Clopidogrel Use; But Uncertainty About Interaction Continues June, 2010
Low-dose Aspirin therapy - Do the benefits outweigh the risks for people with type 2 diabetes? October, 2009
Expert Presentations on Atherothrombosis and Plaque Rupture, Pulmonary Embolism, & Pregnancy and Thrombophillia August, 2009
Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Strokes and Heart Attacks April, 2009
Prasugrel Approved in Europe February, 2009
Clopidogrel Resistance: Effect on Outcomes, Genetic Causes, How to Test for it, & What to do About it December, 2008
Extensive review of the role of platelets in various clinical conditions February, 2008
Heart attack and stroke risks are increased in those with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE) January, 2008
Bivalirudin for Non-ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome: A Discussion on the Results of the ACUITY Trial May, 2007
Can better INR control be achieved, and if so, how will new anticoagulants compare to warfarin (Coumadin)? March, 2007
Science Advisory Advocates Dual Antiplatelet Therapy with Aspirin and Thienopyridine for one Year for Drug Eluting Stents February, 2007
Heart attack and stroke protection of aspirin blocked by Ibuprofen and similar medicines (NSAIDs) September, 2006
Clopidogrel plus aspirin possibly harmful in a broad population with cardiovascular disease or with high risk of cardiovascular disease June, 2006
Homocysteine Lowering Therapy in Vascular Disease - No Reduction in Recurrent Events May, 2006
Risk and Benefits of Aspirin in Primary Prevention in Both Men and Women Better Defined January, 2006
Advanced age affects major bleeding and major thromboembolic rates in patients with high target INRs October, 2005
Aspirin Resistance: Do we have standardized methods for measurement? September, 2005
Warfarin and Aspirin Combination in Acute Coronary Syndrome August, 2005
Aspirin Discontinuation Perioperatively Increases Cardiovascular Events June, 2005
What is the best loading dose of clopidogrel for patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI)? Is the answer "CLEAR"? May, 2005
The Role of Clopidogrel in ST-segment Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome Appears "Clear". The dose, however, is "Unclear". May, 2005
Bextra Pulled from Market & Warnings Added to ALL NSAIDs April, 2005
New Data on Aspirin vs. Warfarin in TIA Patients, but Questions Persist March, 2005
Non-steroidal Anti-inflamatory Drugs (NSAIDs) Receive Greater Scrutiny in the Wake of Vioxx Withdrawal January, 2005
FDA Rejects Ximelagatran (brand name Exanta) October, 2004
Stroke and Heart Attack: A Class Effect of COX 2 Inhibitors? October, 2004
Pulmonary Embolism Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting Surgery October, 2004
Merck Pulls Vioxx Due to Heart Attack and Stroke Risk September, 2004
Exanta not Recommended by FDA Advisory Panel, Causes M.I.s? September, 2004
Genetic Predisposition to Arterial Thrombosis in SLE August, 2004
Enoxaparin Found to be Superior to Unfractionated Heparin in Acute Coronary Syndromes August, 2004
Clopidogrel Resistance Associated with Increased Heart Attack Risk July, 2004
Vioxx (rofecoxib), but not Celebrex (celecoxib), Significantly Increases the Risk of Heart Attack May, 2004
How Long Should Plavix be Used After Coronary Stenting? April, 2004

Frequently Asked Questions Date Posted
Where can I find an anticoagulation expert near my home or office? October, 2005
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