thienopyridine and Atherosclerosis

thienopyridine has been researched along with Atherosclerosis* in 3 studies

Reviews

3 review(s) available for thienopyridine and Atherosclerosis

ArticleYear
Combination antithrombotic therapies.
    Circulation, 2010, Feb-02, Volume: 121, Issue:4

    Topics: Aspirin; Atherosclerosis; Clopidogrel; Drug Therapy, Combination; Fibrinolytic Agents; Humans; Pyridines; Thrombosis; Ticlopidine

2010
Antiplatelet drugs in cardiological practice: established strategies and new developments.
    Vascular health and risk management, 2008, Volume: 4, Issue:3

    A common pathophysiological course in vascular diseases is an overwhelming activation and aggregation of blood platelets, which results in atherothrombosis. By causing the last decisive step of cerebral, coronary, or peripheral arterial ischemia thrombotic complications of atherosclerotic disease represent a major player in death cause statistics of most western countries. The development of novel therapies against platelet-dependent thrombosis and the concurrent improvement of existing therapeutic strategies thus is a paramount focus of pharmaceutical research. Currently, efficiency, dosing and indications of established antiplatelet substances are being re-evaluated, whilst new, so far unrecognized molecular targets for inhibition of platelet activity come up front. This not only allows for interesting new therapeutical options, but also widens our insight into the role platelets play in atherosclerosis in general. This article summarizes the relevant pathophysiology of platelet activation, presents current concepts in antiplatelet drug therapy, and highlights the role of platelets in vascular diseases apart from atherothrombosis.

    Topics: Atherosclerosis; Clopidogrel; Drug-Eluting Stents; Humans; Piperazines; Platelet Activation; Platelet Aggregation; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex; Prasugrel Hydrochloride; Purinergic P2 Receptor Antagonists; Pyridines; Receptors, Thromboxane; Signal Transduction; Thiophenes; Thrombosis; Ticlopidine

2008
Therapeutic approaches in arterial thrombosis.
    Journal of thrombosis and haemostasis : JTH, 2005, Volume: 3, Issue:8

    The current standard of care for the treatment of arterial thrombosis includes anticoagulants and three classes of antiplatelet agents--aspirin, thienopyridines and glycoprotein IIb-IIIa antagonists. Although these drugs have had a significant impact on morbidity and mortality in several patient populations, up to 15% of the high risk patients with acute coronary syndrome continue to suffer from ischemic events. This problem may occur, in part, because the platelets in many patients are non-responsive to aspirin and clopidogrel. Murine models now indicate that platelets are not only responsible for arterial occlusion, they are also involved in the progression of atherosclerotic disease. New opportunities have emerged identifying potential targets and strategies for drug discovery suited to address these deficiencies by more effectively modulating platelet adhesion, thrombus growth, thrombus stability and the pro-inflammatory activity of platelets. In addition, a growing need has emerged for the development of bedside devices capable of bringing personalized medicine to patients being treated with antithrombotic drugs in order to measure the pharmacodynamic activities of new therapies, to assess the activities achieved by combined antithrombotic therapy, and to identify patients that fail to respond.

    Topics: Animals; Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; Anticoagulants; Aspirin; Atherosclerosis; Blood Platelets; Clopidogrel; Coronary Thrombosis; Disease Models, Animal; Disease Progression; Fibrinolytic Agents; Humans; Mice; Models, Biological; Platelet Adhesiveness; Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors; Platelet Glycoprotein GPIIb-IIIa Complex; Pyridines; Risk; Signal Transduction; Thrombosis; Ticlopidine; Time Factors

2005