Current clinical uses of antiplatelet drugs

Platelet functions and actions of the antiplatelet drugs aspirin, sulphinpyrazone and dipyridamole are described. The use of antiplatelet drugs in certain thrombotic disorders is surveyed. It is recommended that: (1) Patients with unstable angina should receive aspirin. (2) Aspirin or dipyridamole should be prescribed for at least a year following coronary artery bypass surgery. (3) Patients with prosthetic valve implants should receive an oral …