DUAL ANTIPLATELET THERAPY FOR PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS IN PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE

  • Maria Mirabela Frățilă Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Faculty of Medicine
  • Florentina Mușat University Emergency Hospital of Bucharest
  • Dan Nicolae Păduraru Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & Univeristy Emergency Hospital of Bucharest
  • Alexandra Bolocan carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & University Emergency Hospital of Bucharest
  • Octavian Andronic carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & University Emergency Hospital of Bucharest
Keywords: Dual Antiplatelet Therapy, Peripheral Artery Disease, Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events, Major Adverse Limb Events

Abstract

Abstract: Aims and Objectives: Peripheral Artery Disease is a frequent pathology, leading to severe cardiovascular and limb complications. The use of dual antiplatelet therapy, tough potentially beneficial for these patients, is still controversial and needs more attentive consideration. This review analyses its use in both mild and more severe stages of the disease, aiming to reveal its safety and efficacy through the meticulous analysis of the current research available on the topic.  Material and Methods: After and advanced search on PubMed and a thorough selection of the retrieved results, 12 articles were included. Results and Interpretation: Dual antiplatelet therapy with Aspirin and Clopidogrel fails to prove its efficacy when used in patients with asymptomatic or mild peripheral artery disease, with its use being much more beneficial for patients with advanced forms of it. Similar results describe the use of Ticagrelor in addition to Aspirin. Vorapaxar is a novel medication potentially beneficial as part of dual antiplatelet therapy. In patients who underwent endovascular revascularization, 12 months of dual antiplatelet therapy reduce mortality compared to 6 months only. For patients who underwent surgical revascularization, dual antiplatelet therapy fails to provide significant improvements compared to Aspirin only. Conclusions: Dual antiplatelet therapy has a positive impact for patients suffering from moderate or severe peripheral artery disease and also in patients treated endovascularly for its complications. Less satisfactory findings were found for patients undergoing surgical revascularization. However, there is need for more research in the field.

Author Biographies

Florentina Mușat, University Emergency Hospital of Bucharest

General Surgery, Medical Doctor

Dan Nicolae Păduraru, Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & Univeristy Emergency Hospital of Bucharest

General Surgery, Lecturer

Alexandra Bolocan, carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & University Emergency Hospital of Bucharest

General Surgery, Lecturer

Octavian Andronic, carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy & University Emergency Hospital of Bucharest

General Surgery, Assistant Professor

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Published
2021-07-31
How to Cite
Frățilă, M., Mușat, F., Păduraru, D., Bolocan, A., & Andronic, O. (2021). DUAL ANTIPLATELET THERAPY FOR PREVENTION OF COMPLICATIONS IN PERIPHERAL ARTERY DISEASE. Romanian Journal of Clinical Research, 4(1). https://doi.org/10.33695/rjcr.v4i1.65