A 64-year-old man presents with acute anterior wall myocardial infarction (troponin I 4.2 ng/mL). He undergoes coronary stent placement and is started on aspirin. Vital signs: BP 118/76, HR 92, RR 16, Temp 37°C, SpO2 98%. He is prescribed a second antiplatelet agent that irreversibly inhibits the P2Y12 receptor and blocks ADP-induced platelet aggregation. He denies any prior bleeding disorders. Which medication was most likely added to his dual antiplatelet therapy regimen?

  1. A)Heparin
  2. B)ClopidogrelGABARITO
  3. C)Alteplase
  4. D)Eptifibatide
  5. E)Abciximab

Explicação

Clopidogrel irreversibly inhibits the platelet ADP receptor P2Y12, thereby reducing expression of GPIIb/IIIa and inhibiting platelet aggregation. Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin plus a P2Y12 inhibitor is standard after coronary stent placement. The mech... Ver explicação completa e trilha adaptativa →

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