Antiplatelet Effect of Ticlopidine After Coronary Stenting

Objectives. This study sought to investigate the contribution of ticlopidine to the inhibition of platelet activation after coronary stent placement. Background. After coronary stenting, antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and ticlopidine improves stent patency compared with anticoagulation. However, the specific role of ticlopidine has not been elucidated. Methods. After successful coronary stent placement, we randomized 22 patients to receive...