Abstract
A case is described in which the short-acting glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor antagonist tirofiban was used in combination with heparin, aspirin and prasugrel to successfully treat extensive intracoronary thrombus in a delayed presentation STEMI, illustrating the utility of this approach.
Keywords:
Abciximab; Coronary; Stent; Thrombus; Tirofiban.
MeSH terms
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Abciximab*
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Aged
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Aspirin / administration & dosage*
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Coronary Thrombosis / complications
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Coronary Thrombosis / drug therapy*
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Heparin / administration & dosage*
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Humans
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Male
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Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex / antagonists & inhibitors
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Prasugrel Hydrochloride / administration & dosage*
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ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / complications
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ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction / drug therapy*
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Tirofiban / administration & dosage*
Substances
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Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex
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Heparin
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Prasugrel Hydrochloride
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Tirofiban
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Aspirin
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Abciximab