Journal article
Low molecular weight heparins in the treatment of unstable angina.
Abstract
Unstable angina is in most cases caused by partial or complete coronary artery occlusion due to the disruption of an atherosclerotic plaque and resultant thrombus formation. Platelet aggregation and thrombin formation are key events in the development of acute coronary syndromes. An immediate antithrombotic approach is essential to prevent fatal and non-fatal myocardial infarction, and the combination of aspirin and unfractionated heparin has …
Authors
Ageno W; Turpie AGG
Journal
Minerva Cardioangiologica, Vol. 50, No. 6, pp. 643–651
Publication Date
December 2002
ISSN
0026-4725