Clinical Guide to the Use of Antithrombotic Drugs in Coronary Artery Disease

Anti-thrombotic drugs play a pivotal role in primary and secondary prevention of atherothrombotic complications. This guide to the use of these drugs contains three key sections:

Section One includes:

• chapters on basics concepts of atherothrombosis
• pathophysiological concepts on atherothrombosis
• using antithrombotic agents in daily practice

Section Two provides:

• 16 chapters that describe 4 main categories of antithrombotic agents (oral antiplatelet agents, intravenous antiplatelet agents, thrombin inhibitors, and fibrinolytics)
• descriptions and clinical applications of currently approved agents
• agents under clinical investigation

Section Three presents:

• a series of 8 chapters that examine the application of antithrombotic agents in specific clinical scenarios
• practical insights on how to apply antithrombotic agents in the context of daily clinical scenarios