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Anticoagulants in CVD
Presented from India by Dr. Abhishek Tiwari0
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Case Description
The financial burden of thrombotic events in cardiovascular disease is enormous. Anticoagulant medication is advised for the treatment and secondary prevention of acute coronary syndrome as well as the prevention of thrombotic events in numerous cardiovascular disorders, such as stroke in atrial...
Case Summary
- Dr. Abishek discusses anticoagulants in the context of cardiovascular disease (CVD), defining CVD as diseases involving the heart and major vessels. Common examples include atherosclerotic coronary artery disease, pulmonary thromboembolism, aortic dissection, aortic aneurysm, peripheral vascular disease, and stroke. He emphasizes the importance of understanding fluid dynamics and clinical aspects for effective treatment.
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Dr. Abhishek Tiwari
Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, Ahalia Hospital, CoimbatoreDisclosures
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