Journal article
Renal function and outcomes in acute coronary syndrome: impact of clopidogrel
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Patients with renal dysfunction are more prone to bleeding when receiving antithrombotic drugs. The aim of the study was to assess the impact of clopidogrel on safety and efficacy in patients with renal dysfunction in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndromes.
METHODS AND RESULTS: Patients in the Clopidogrel in Unstable Angina to Prevent Recurrent Events (CURE) trial were analysed to assess the relationship of chronic kidney …
Authors
Keltai M; Tonelli M; Mann JF; Sitkei E; Lewis BS; Hawken S; Mehta SR; Yusuf S; investigators FTCIUATPRET
Journal
European Journal of Preventive Cardiology, Vol. 14, No. 2, pp. 312–318
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
Publication Date
4 2007
DOI
10.1097/01.hjr.0000220582.19516.a6
ISSN
2047-4873
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
AgedAngina, UnstableClopidogrelCoronary DiseaseCreatinineDouble-Blind MethodFemaleGlomerular Filtration RateHemorrhageHumansKidneyKidney Failure, ChronicMaleMiddle AgedMyocardial InfarctionPlatelet Aggregation InhibitorsProportional Hazards ModelsResearch DesignRisk FactorsSeverity of Illness IndexSurvival AnalysisSyndromeTiclopidineTreatment Outcome