The Future of IV Platelet Inhibition in the Catheterization Laboratory-What’s Clot Got to Do With It? Techniques for Managing Heavy Thrombus Burden, Dr. Mitul Patel

What’s Clot Got to Do With It? Techniques for Managing Heavy Thrombus Burden, Dr. Mitul Patel

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The presentation focuses on managing heavy thrombus burden in patients, emphasizing prevention through aggressive anticoagulation and antiplatelet therapy. The speaker highlights the importance of rapid intervention, including thrombus aspiration and the use of potent drugs like Kangrelor, which acts quickly and minimizes bleeding compared to glycoprotein 2B3A inhibitors. The discussion also touches on the limitations and risks associated with certain drugs, especially in patients with kidney issues or anemic conditions. The session concludes with a case study illustrating these management strategies in practice.

Keywords

thrombus management

anticoagulation therapy

Kangrelor

thrombus aspiration

drug limitations