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NON VALVULAR ATRIAL FIBRILLATION AND ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME- PRESENT INDIAN PERSPECTIVE AND ASSESSEMENT
  • Dr Ranjan Modi,
  • Dr Aparna jaswal ,
  • Dr sunil modi
Dr Ranjan Modi
Indraprastha apollo Hospitals

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Dr Aparna jaswal
Fortis Escorts heart Institute
Dr sunil modi
Indraprastha apollo Hospitals

Abstract

The number of patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) who mandate additional oral anticoagulant therapy has been increasing. Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is associated with reduced ischemic events including stent thrombosis, myocardial infarction and stroke following PCI. However, the trade-off is an increased risk for bleeding while on DAPT. The addition of an anticoagulation further increases the likelihood of bleeding while on antiplatelet therapy. Thus, the overall risks and benefits for each patient undergoing PCI on anticoagulation (VKA/ NOAC)  must be assessed and therapy individualized to ensure optimal therapy for each unique situation. We review the best practices for the pharmacologic management of patients requiring anticoagulation with NOAC who are treated with PCI and require antiplatelet therapy.