20 Questions
Which type of vessels are thrombi composed mainly of?
Platelets
In which patients is the use of aspirin in primary prevention of cardiovascular disease not recommended?
Patients without diabetes or hypertension
When is long-term use of low-dose aspirin recommended?
In patients with established cardiovascular disease
What must be controlled before aspirin is given to a patient?
Blood pressure
What can be added if a patient is at a high risk of gastro-intestinal bleeding?
Proton pump inhibitor
In which condition is aspirin given following coronary bypass surgery?
Acute coronary syndromes
For what condition is clopidogrel used in combination with low-dose aspirin?
Atrial fibrillation
When should aspirin monotherapy be considered following transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI)?
Only if aspirin is not tolerated
What is the alternative to aspirin if it is not tolerated?
Clopidogrel
What is the risk of bleeding when using clopidogrel with aspirin?
Increased risk
Which antiplatelet drug is recommended in addition to aspirin for at least 1 month after placement of a bare-metal stent?
Clopidogrel
Which antiplatelet drug is licensed for secondary prevention of ischaemic stroke and transient ischaemic attacks?
Dipyridamole
Which antiplatelet drug, in combination with aspirin, is licensed for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention?
Ticagrelor
Which antiplatelet drug, in combination with aspirin, is licensed for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in patients with acute coronary syndrome?
Ticagrelor
Which antiplatelet drug, in combination with aspirin, is licensed for the reduction of thrombotic cardiovascular events in patients with coronary artery disease undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention?
Cangrelor
Which antiplatelet drug is recommended to be used under expert supervision only?
Cangrelor
Which antiplatelet drug should be used indefinitely in patients selected for percutaneous coronary intervention with the placement of a coronary stent?
Clopidogrel
Which glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor is licensed for use as an adjunct to heparin and aspirin for the prevention of ischaemic complications in high-risk patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary intervention?
Abciximab
Which glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor is licensed for use to prevent early myocardial infarction in patients with unstable angina or non-ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction?
Eptifibatide
Which glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitor is licensed for use in combination with heparin, aspirin, and clopidogrel, for the reduction of major cardiovascular events in patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction intended for primary percutaneous coronary intervention?
Tirofiban
Quiz: Antiplatelet Drugs and Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Test your knowledge on antiplatelet drugs and their role in preventing cardiovascular disease. Learn about their mechanism of action, their effectiveness in inhibiting thrombus formation, and their use in primary prevention. Find out why the use of aspirin in certain patient populations is not recommended, and discover the benefits of long-term, low-dose aspirin therapy.
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