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Background
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States.7
There are four main types of CVD:
- Coronary heart disease
- Strokes & TIAs
- Peripheral arterial disease
- Aortic disease
Coronary artery disease (CAD) is the most prevalent and most common cause of atherosclerosis
Antiplatelet medications remain the cornerstone of medical therapy for primary and secondary atherosclerotic CAD prevention.
Aspirin is prescribed for:
- Individuals with a history of MI or ischemic stroke to prevent a recurrence.
- When a myocardial infarction (MI) is suspected to avoid further infarction.
- Thromboembolism prevention after hip surgeries, transient ischemic attack (TIA) prevention, or adults at a higher risk for atherosclerotic CVD.
Clopidogrel is prescribed for:
- Individuals with a history of of MIs, ischemic strokes, and peripheral artery disease.
- Use during a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and stable ischemic heart disease.
- Symptomatic carotid artery stenosis
- Secondary prevention post-coronary artery bypass grafting
- Peripheral artery percutaneous angioplasty in peripheral artery bypass grafting
Publication Date
8-15-2023
Keywords
CVD, aspirin, clopidogrel, bleeding, antiplatelet
Disciplines
Medicine and Health Sciences | Pulmonology
Document Type
Poster
Recommended Citation
Alyssa, LaBoy, "A Comparison of Bleeding Risk in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease Treated with Aspirin versus Clopidogrel" (2023). Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Capstone Presentations (Center City). 11.
https://jdc.jefferson.edu/mspas_capstones/11
Comments
Capstone presentations were completed in partial fulfillment of the Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies at Thomas Jefferson University.