Antiplatelet drugs in the management of venous thromboembolism, cardioembolism, ventricular assist devices, and pregnancy complications

Beyond its proven role for the prevention and treatment of atherothrombosis, antiplatelet therapy may be beneficial in other clinical indications. This chapter discusses the role of antiplatelet drugs, such as aspirin, for the management of venous thromboembolism, prevention of cardioembolic events in patients with or without left ventricular assist devices and for the prevention of pregnancy complications.