Thrombin Receptor Antagonist: Advantages in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention?

Thrombin Receptor Antagonist: Advantages in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention?

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25 March 2007

DAVID MOLITERNO, University of Kentucky, Lexington REFERENCE: American College of Cardiolgy New Orleans, March 24th Late Breaking Trials An oral thrombin receptor antagonist, SCH 530348 has proved saf

David Moliterno

DAVID MOLITERNO, University of Kentucky, Lexington

REFERENCE: American College of Cardiolgy New Orleans, March 24th Late Breaking TrialsAn oral thrombin receptor antagonist, SCH 530348 has proved safe and effective, and may be better than conventional anti-coagulation treatments for patients receiving percutaneous coronary intervention. Results of the TRA-PCI study were presented at the ACC’s New Orleans meeting byDavid Moliternowho discussed the new data with Peter Goodwin.