Antiplatelet Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Interventions

AuthorFrancesco Summariaen
AuthorMaria B. Giannicoen
AuthorGiovanni P. Talaricoen
AuthorRoberto Patrizien
Issued Date2015-07-01en
AbstractContext: Coronary artery disease is highly prevalent among patients with end stage renal disease/hemodialysis (ESRD/HD) and coronary percutaneous interventions (PCI) has been increased by nearly 50% over the past decade. After PCI with stent placement, guidelines recommend dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT), but no specifically tailored pharmacotherapy approach is outlined for this frail population, mostly excluded from large randomized clinical trials (RCTs). Evidence Acquisition: We reviewed current evidences on the use of antiplatelet therapy in patients with ESRD/HD undergoing PCI, focusing on the efficacy and safety of specific agents and their indications for detailed clinical settings. Results: Clinical setting in HD patients is the principal determinant of the type, onset, combination and duration of the DAPT. However, irrespective clinical setting, in addition to aspirin, clopidogrel is currently the most used antiplatelet agent even if no information derived from RCTs are available in ESRD. Due to the large experience acquired in routine clinical practice, the awareness of safety is higher for clopidogrel than newer antiplatelet agents. Because of lack of data, the use of prasugrel and ticagrelor is actually not recommended. However, in case of high ischemic and acceptable bleeding risk, they may be selectively used in ESRD/HD. Conclusions: This investigation might contribute to delineate the best treatment options for this high risk population.en
DOIhttps://doi.org/10.5812/numonthly.28099en
KeywordPercutaneous Coronary Interventionsen
KeywordAntiplatelet Therapyen
KeywordHemodialysis Patientsen
KeywordClopidogrelen
KeywordPrasugrelen
KeywordTicagreloren
KeywordDrug Eluting Stenten
PublisherBrieflandsen
TitleAntiplatelet Therapy in Hemodialysis Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Interventionsen
TypeReview Articleen

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