the risk of stopping aspirin, clopidogrel, or other antiplatelet drugs too soon

September 2011

Patients often don't realize the risk of stopping aspirin, clopidogrel, or other antiplatelet drugs too soon.

This applies to the many patients with cardiovascular disease on aspirin to prevent a recurrent event...or on aspirin plus clopidogrel for acute coronary syndrome or after a stent.

Stopping these too soon can be catastrophic.

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the risk of stopping aspirin, clopidogrel, or other antiplatelet drugs too soon

Get concise advice on drug therapy, plus unlimited access to CE

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