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The following sentence is taken from kplan note:
clopidogrel is added to asprin after angioplasty and in those with "non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction?
My question:
why is only for "non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction" instead of general MI?
Thanks for your nice reply
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clopidogrel is used in Non-ST elevation MI, Unstable Angina and also in ST elevation MI, Some of those with Posterior infarcts
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i think for STSE u have to start with t-pa............
i am not sure but i think you can use it for ST elevation MI as prophylaxis not for acute STSE
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to researcher76:
I think you are right. STSE starts with thrombolysis. non-ST elevation MI is managed with medication.
I am not sure also.
anyone else can tell?
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ok i am sure of this ....................u feel better now
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Yes it is used as prophylaxis .There is 20% reduction in the incidence of MI,Stroke and other things as it is an antiplatelet agent and it doesn not cause agranulocytosis,it can aslo be used in Aspirin -intolerant patients(Blessing of CMDT!)
