Impact of Dabigatran versus Phenprocoumon on ADP Induced Platelet Aggregation in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation with or without Concomitant Clopidogrel Therapy (the Dabi-ADP-1 and Dabi-ADP-2 Trials)

Background. A relevant number of patients receive triple therapy with clopidogrel, aspirin, and oral anticoagulation. Clopidogrel’s efficacy on ADP induced platelet function may be influenced by concomitant antithrombotic therapies. Data regarding the effect of dabigatran on platelet function is lim...

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Main Authors: Amadea M. Martischnig, Julinda Mehilli, Janina Pollak, Tobias Petzold, Anette K. Fiedler, Katharina Mayer, Stefanie Schulz-Schüpke, Dirk Sibbing, Steffen Massberg, Adnan Kastrati, Nikolaus Sarafoff
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/798486