title: Antiplatelet therapy in cardiovascular disease.
abstract: Antiplatelet therapy has an essential role in the treatment of cardiovascular disease. In this article, we discuss the characteristics of current, new and emerging antiplatelet drugs, their mechanisms of action, and their role in the primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease.
authors.affiliation: Iowa Heart Center, 5880 University Avenue, West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA. sahmed@iowaheart.com
authors.forename: Syed M
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Ahmed
authors.forename: Edward L
authors.initials: EL
authors.lastname: O'Leary
authors.forename: L A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Innone
mesh_terms: D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D058924:Thienopyridines / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
chemical_list: D010975:Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; D058924:Thienopyridines