Conversations in Cardiology. Issue 5 (6th January 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kern, Morton J.; Applegate, Robert J.; Bell, Malcolm; Brilakis, Emmanouil S.; Butman, Samuel M.; Bach, Richard G.; Kaul, Prashant; Klein, Lloyd W.; Krucoff, Mitchell W.; Moore, Joseph A.; Price, Matthew J.; Rao, Sunil V.; Stone, Gregg W.; Uretsky, Barry F.
• Is Part Of: Catheterization and cardiovascular interventions. Volume 83:Issue 5(2014:Apr. 01)
• Page Start: 748
• Page End: 752
• Publication Date: 2014-01-06
• Subjects: Heart -- Diseases -- Diagnosis -- Periodicals; Cardiac catheterization -- Periodicals; 616.1207572
• DOI: 10.1002/ccd.25319
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1522-1946

Abstract

<abstract abstract-type="main"> <title> <x xml:space="preserve">Abstract</x> </title> <p>Bridging for antiplatelet therapy remains a subject of debate with data favoring GP blockers but at a risk of bleeding. This Conversation in Cardiology addresses a key and often asked question about use of alternatives to P2Y12 agents in patients requiring surgery within 6 months after drug eluting stent implantation. © 2013 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.</p> </abstract>