Management of platelet-directed pharmacotherapy in patients with atherosclerotic coronary artery disease undergoing elective endoscopic gastrointestinal procedures

Richard C. Becker, James Scheiman, Harold L. Dauerman, Frederick Spencer, Sunil Rao, Marc Sabatine, David A. Johnson, Frances Chan, Neena S. Abraham, Eamonn Martin Quigley

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Abstract

The periprocedural management of patients with atherosclerotic coronary heart disease, including those who have heart disease and those who are undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention and stent placement who might require temporary interruption of platelet-directed pharmacotherapy for the purpose of an elective endoscopic gastrointestinal procedure, is a common clinical scenario in daily practice. Herein, we summarize the available information that can be employed for making management decisions and provide general guidance for risk assessment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2903-2917
Number of pages15
JournalAmerican Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume104
Issue number12
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2009

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Hepatology
  • Gastroenterology

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