Pharm 101: Clopidogrel
ACEM Primary Pharmacology of Clopidogrel: the Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics; Clinical uses; Adverse effects
ACEM Primary Pharmacology of Clopidogrel: the Pharmacokinetics; Pharmacodynamics; Clinical uses; Adverse effects
Clopidogrel: anti-platelet agent; inhibition of the ADP platelet receptor and subsequent ADP-mediated activation of the glycoprotein IIb/IIIa complex -> inhibits platelet aggregation
STEMI is a type of acute coronary syndrome that requires emergency reperfusion therapy. Definition and assessment of STEMI is described in Acute Coronary Syndromes
the case. 76 year old male presents to ED with 2 hours of retrosternal chest pain. He is clammy, diaphoretic & looks miserable.