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Pawlak K, Danielak D, Burchardt P, Kruszyna Ł, Karaźniewicz-Łada M. The influence of P2Y 12 gene polymorphisms on clopidogrel therapy in patients after percutaneous coronary intervention. Future Cardiol 2024:1-11. [PMID: 38953340 DOI: 10.1080/14796678.2024.2363712] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 05/31/2024] [Indexed: 07/04/2024] Open
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Aim: We aimed to define the influence of P2Y12 polymorphisms (rs6801273, rs2046934, and rs6809699), diabetes, hypertension, obesity, hypercholesterolemia, statins intake, and smoking habit on clopidogrel therapy in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Materials & methods: We used PCR-RFLP and PCR-ASO for P2Y12 genotype analysis. The effectiveness of the therapy was measured with the VerifyNow method and defined in platelet reactivity units. Results: Studied polymorphisms had no statistically significant influence on PRU before (PRU0) and 6 months (PRU6) after the procedure. H1/H1 diabetic carriers had significantly higher PRU6 values than patients without diabetes. Obese H1/H2 subjects had significantly lower PRU6 values than H1/H2 non-obese carriers. Conclusion: We found that obesity and diabetes may influence the long-term outcome of antiplatelet therapy.
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- Kornel Pawlak
- Department of Physical Pharmacy & Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, Poznań 60-806, Poland
- Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Doctoral School, Poznan 60-812, Poland
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- Department of Physical Pharmacy & Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, Poznań 60-806, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology, Cardiovascular Unit, J. Strus Hospital, Poznan 61-285, Poland
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- Department of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, Angiology & Phlebology, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Długa St., Poznań 61-848, Poland
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- Department of Physical Pharmacy & Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3, Poznań 60-806, Poland
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Danielak D, Pawlak K, Główka F, Karaźniewicz-Łada M. Influence of Genetic and Epigenetic Factors of P2Y 12 Receptor on the Safety and Efficacy of Antiplatelet Drugs. Cardiovasc Drugs Ther 2024; 38:621-636. [PMID: 35943672 PMCID: PMC11101369 DOI: 10.1007/s10557-022-07370-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/21/2022] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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PURPOSE P2Y12 receptor inhibitors are drugs that decrease the risk of stent thrombosis and lower the long-term risk of non-stent-related myocardial infarction and stroke. They inhibit the binding of adenosine diphosphate (ADP) to the P2Y12 receptor and effectively reduce platelet reactivity. However, considerable variability in the pharmacodynamics response contributes to a failure of antiplatelet therapy; this phenomenon is especially notorious for older drugs, such as clopidogrel. Some genetic polymorphisms associated with these drugs' metabolic pathway, especially in the CYP2C19 gene, can significantly decrease antiplatelet efficacy. There are few reports on the variability stemming from the target of this drug class that is the P2Y12 receptor itself. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION This review summarizes the results of research that focus on the influence of P2Y12 genetic polymorphisms on the pharmacodynamics and the efficacy of P2Y12 inhibitors. We found that the conclusions of the studies are unequivocal, and despite several strong candidates, such as G52T (rs6809699) or T744C (rs2046934), they may not be independent predictors of the inadequate response to the drug. Most probably, P2Y12 genetic polymorphisms contribute to the effect exerted by other gene variants (such as CYP2C19*2/*3/*17), drug interactions, or patient habits, such as smoking. Also, epigenetic modifications, such as methylation or miRNA levels, may play a role in the efficacy of antiplatelet treatment.
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- Dorota Danielak
- Department of Physical Pharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3 St, 60-806, Poznań, Poland.
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- Department of Physical Pharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3 St, 60-806, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Physical Pharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3 St, 60-806, Poznań, Poland
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- Department of Physical Pharmacy and Pharmacokinetics, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Rokietnicka 3 St, 60-806, Poznań, Poland
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Galli M, Angiolillo DJ. Role of the P2Y12 receptor on thrombus formation and evolution in therapeutic strategies. Expert Opin Ther Targets 2024; 28:5-8. [PMID: 38315098 DOI: 10.1080/14728222.2024.2315017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 02/02/2024] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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- Mattia Galli
- Maria Cecilia Hospital, GVM Care & Research, Cotignola, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Spagnolo M, Angiolillo DJ, Capodanno D. Evaluating the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic impact of different modes of ticagrelor administration. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2023; 19:769-784. [PMID: 37849294 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2023.2272595] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/19/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Alternative administration modes for oral P2Y12 inhibitors, particularly ticagrelor, have emerged as a potential alternative to overcome the limitations associated with the delayed onset of action of these drugs in patients who are unable to swallow or with impaired absorption. AREAS COVERED This comprehensive literature review aims to provide an overview of the current state of knowledge on the pharmacokinetics and administration modes of ticagrelor, including factors that may affect its action. It also compares the pharmacokinetics of ticagrelor with that of other drugs with similar uses to provide a comprehensive understanding of the potential advantages and limitations of different modalities of P2Y12 administration. For this purpose, Embase, Medline, Web of Science Core Collection, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Google Scholar, and ClinicalTrials.gov were searched from database inception to July 2023. EXPERT OPINION Among the different alternatives, crushed formulations, especially for ticagrelor, have emerged as the most promising option, showing early and robust platelet inhibition. However, important questions remain unanswered, such as the comparative clinical benefits of crushed ticagrelor versus standard administration, the cost-effectiveness of alternative modes compared to intravenous P2Y12 inhibitors such as cangrelor, and the important limitations associated with the concomitant use of opioids, who have been proven to impair even the action of crushed ticagrelor.
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- Marco Spagnolo
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.U. Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, A.O.U. Policlinico "G. Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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Laudani C, Capodanno D, Angiolillo DJ. Bleeding in acute coronary syndrome: from definitions, incidence, and prognosis to prevention and management. Expert Opin Drug Saf 2023; 22:1193-1212. [PMID: 38048099 DOI: 10.1080/14740338.2023.2291865] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 12/05/2023]
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INTRODUCTION In patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the ischemic benefit of antithrombotic treatment is counterbalanced by the risk of bleeding. The recognition that bleeding events have prognostic implications (i.e. mortality) similar to recurrent ischemic events led to the development of treatment regimens aimed at balancing both ischemic and bleeding risks. AREAS COVERED This review aims at describing definitions, incidence, and prognosis related to bleeding events in ACS patients as well as bleeding-avoidance strategies for their prevention and management of bleeding complications. EXPERT OPINION Management of ACS patients has witnessed remarkable progress after the shift in focusing on the trade-off between ischemia and bleeding. Efforts in standardizing bleeding definitions will allow for better defining the prognostic impact of different types of bleeding events and enable to identify the high-bleeding risk patient. Such efforts will allow to balance the trade-off between the thrombotic and bleeding risk of the individual patient translating into better downward diagnostic and therapeutic decision-making. Novel strategies aiming at maximizing the safety and efficacy of antithrombotic regimens as well as the development of novel antithrombotic drugs and reversal agents and technological advances will allow for optimization of bleeding-avoidance strategies and management of bleeding complications.
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- Claudio Laudani
- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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de Oliveira Laterza Ribeiro M, Correia VM, Herling de Oliveira LL, Soares PR, Scudeler TL. Evolving Diagnostic and Management Advances in Coronary Heart Disease. Life (Basel) 2023; 13:951. [PMID: 37109480 PMCID: PMC10143565 DOI: 10.3390/life13040951] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/13/2023] [Revised: 04/02/2023] [Accepted: 04/03/2023] [Indexed: 04/29/2023] Open
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Despite considerable improvement in diagnostic modalities and therapeutic options over the last few decades, the global burden of ischemic heart disease is steadily rising, remaining a major cause of death worldwide. Thus, new strategies are needed to lessen cardiovascular events. Researchers in different areas such as biotechnology and tissue engineering have developed novel therapeutic strategies such as stem cells, nanotechnology, and robotic surgery, among others (3D printing and drugs). In addition, advances in bioengineering have led to the emergence of new diagnostic and prognostic techniques, such as quantitative flow ratio (QFR), and biomarkers for atherosclerosis. In this review, we explore novel diagnostic invasive and noninvasive modalities that allow a more detailed characterization of coronary disease. We delve into new technological revascularization procedures and pharmacological agents that target several residual cardiovascular risks, including inflammatory, thrombotic, and metabolic pathways.
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- Instituto do Coração (InCor), Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo 05403-010, Brazil
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Niezgoda P, Ostrowska M, Adamski P, Gajda R, Kubica J. Pretreatment with P2Y 12 Receptor Inhibitors in Acute Coronary Syndromes-Is the Current Standpoint of ESC Experts Sufficiently Supported? J Clin Med 2023; 12:jcm12062374. [PMID: 36983373 PMCID: PMC10054246 DOI: 10.3390/jcm12062374] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/30/2022] [Revised: 02/22/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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Excessive platelet reactivity plays a pivotal role in the pathogenesis of acute myocardial infarction. Today, the vast majority of patients presenting with acute coronary syndromes qualify for invasive treatment strategy and thus require fast and efficient platelet inhibition. Since 2008, in cases of ST-elevation myocardial infarction, the European Society of Cardiology guidelines have recommended pretreatment with a P2Y12 inhibitor. This approach has become the standard of care in the majority of centers worldwide. Nevertheless, the latest guidelines for the management of patients presenting with acute coronary syndrome without persisting ST-elevation preclude routine pretreatment with the P2Y12 receptor inhibitor. Those who oppose pretreatment support their stance with trials failing to prove the benefits of this strategy at the cost of an increased risk of major bleeding, especially in individuals inappropriately diagnosed with an acute coronary syndrome, thus having no indication for platelet inhibition. However, adequate platelet inhibition requires even up to several hours after application of a loading dose of P2Y12 receptor inhibitors. Omission of data from pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic studies in the absence of data from clinical studies makes generalization of the pretreatment recommendations difficult to accept. We aimed to review the scientific evidence supporting the current recommendations regarding pretreatment with P2Y12 inhibitors.
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- Piotr Niezgoda
- Department of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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- Gajda-Med Medical Center, 06-100 Pułtusk, Poland
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- Department of Cardiology and Internal Medicine, Ludwik Rydygier Collegium Medicum, Nicolaus Copernicus University in Toruń, 85-094 Bydgoszcz, Poland
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Capodanno D, Angiolillo DJ. Timing, Selection, Modulation, and Duration of P2Y 12 Inhibitors for Patients With Acute Coronary Syndromes Undergoing PCI. JACC Cardiovasc Interv 2023; 16:1-18. [PMID: 36599574 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcin.2022.10.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 18.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/22/2022] [Revised: 10/03/2022] [Accepted: 10/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and the oral P2Y12 inhibitor clopidogrel as the cornerstone of treatment for patients with an acute coronary syndrome (ACS) undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) was firstly established in 2001. Soon thereafter, the newer-generation P2Y12 inhibitors prasugrel and ticagrelor became commercially available. The clinical management of ACS patients undergoing PCI has evolved significantly in the last 2 decades, with a shift toward more rapid invasive management, broader use of drug-eluting stents, and the increasing recognition that major bleeding due to antiplatelet therapy is detrimental. In this ever-changing scenario, numerous studies have addressed 4 main questions regarding P2Y12 inhibition in ACS patients undergoing PCI: timing, selection, modulation, and duration. This paper reviews the latest evidence surrounding these topical questions, with a focus on efficacy and safety data, practice guidelines, and residual areas of uncertainty.
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- Davide Capodanno
- Cardio-Thoracic-Vascular and Transplant Department, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "Gaspare Rodolico - San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, Florida, USA.
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Siasos G, Tsigkou V, Bletsa E, Stampouloglou PK, Oikonomou E, Kalogeras K, Katsarou O, Pesiridis T, Vavuranakis M, Tousoulis D. Antithrombotic Treatment in Coronary Artery Disease. Curr Pharm Des 2023; 29:2764-2779. [PMID: 37644793 DOI: 10.2174/1381612829666230830105750] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/02/2023] [Revised: 06/16/2023] [Accepted: 07/20/2023] [Indexed: 08/31/2023]
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Coronary artery disease exhibits growing mortality and morbidity worldwide despite the advances in pharmacotherapy and coronary intervention. Coronary artery disease is classified in the acute coronary syndromes and chronic coronary syndromes according to the most recent guidelines of the European Society of Cardiology. Antithrombotic treatment is the cornerstone of therapy in coronary artery disease due to the involvement of atherothrombosis in the pathophysiology of the disease. Administration of antiplatelet agents, anticoagulants and fibrinolytics reduce ischemic risk, which is amplified early post-acute coronary syndromes or post percutaneous coronary intervention; though, antithrombotic treatment increases the risk for bleeding. The balance between ischemic and bleeding risk is difficult to achieve and is affected by patient characteristics, procedural parameters, concomitant medications and pharmacologic characteristics of the antithrombotic agents. Several pharmacological strategies have been evaluated in patients with coronary artery disease, such as the effectiveness and safety of antithrombotic agents, optimal dual antiplatelet treatment schemes and duration, aspirin de-escalation strategies of dual antiplatelet regimens, dual inhibition pathway strategies as well as triple antithrombotic therapy. Future studies are needed in order to investigate the gaps in our knowledge, including special populations.
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- Gerasimos Siasos
- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
- Cardiovascular Division, Harvard Medical School, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, Sotiria General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens 11527, Greece
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- Department of Cardiology, School of Medicine, 'Hippokration' General Hospital, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Athens, Greece
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Djordjevic N. Genotyping genetic variants of CYP2C19 for precision antiplatelet dosing: state of the art and future perspectives. Expert Opin Drug Metab Toxicol 2022; 18:817-830. [PMID: 36606363 DOI: 10.1080/17425255.2022.2166486] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Clopidogrel is the only antiplatelet agent whose activity is significantly affected by CYP2C19 polymorphism. AREAS COVERED This review has summarized the available evidence on the clinically significant association between CYP2C19 polymorphism and clopidogrel-based therapy; reviewed the current recommendations for clinical use of CYP2C19 genotype test results in patients on clopidogrel treatment; and discussed possible pitfalls of routine application, and future perspectives of antiplatelets pharmacogenetics. EXPERT OPINION The available body of evidence, reflected in several meta-analyses and high-quality clinical practice guidelines, shows that the presence of CYP2C19 LOF alleles, especially CYP2C19*2, correlates with impaired activation of clopidogrel and variable platelet inhibition, followed by minimal or no antiplatelet effect, and higher risk of treatment failure. In combination with other known risk factors, CYP2C19 genetic testing could be very valuable in predicting low clopidogrel efficacy. At the same time, it could be very successful in selecting patients who will most probably benefit from the clopidogrel-based therapy, thus decreasing the pool of those who might need more expensive and otherwise riskier antiplatelet alternatives.
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- Natasa Djordjevic
- Faculty of Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, University of Kragujevac, Svetozara Markovica 69, 34 000 Kragujevac, Serbia
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Current and Future Insights for Optimizing Antithrombotic Therapy to Reduce the Burden of Cardiovascular Ischemic Events in Patients with Acute Coronary Syndrome. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11195605. [PMID: 36233469 PMCID: PMC9573364 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11195605] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/15/2022] [Revised: 09/06/2022] [Accepted: 09/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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The pharmacological treatment strategies for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in recent years are constantly evolving to develop more potent antithrombotic agents, as reflected by the introduction of more novel P2Y12 receptor inhibitors and anticoagulants to reduce the ischemic risk among ACS patients. Despite the substantial improvements in the current antithrombotic regimen, a noticeable number of ACS patients continue to experience ischemic events. Providing effective ischemic risk reduction while balancing bleeding risk remains a clinical challenge. This updated review discusses the currently approved and widely used antithrombotic agents and explores newer antithrombotic treatment strategies under development for the initial phase of ACS.
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Mahmood A, Iqbal J. Purinergic receptors modulators: An emerging pharmacological tool for disease management. Med Res Rev 2022; 42:1661-1703. [PMID: 35561109 DOI: 10.1002/med.21888] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Revised: 03/16/2022] [Accepted: 05/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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Purinergic signaling is mediated through extracellular nucleotides (adenosine 5'-triphosphate, uridine-5'-triphosphate, adenosine diphosphate, uridine-5'-diphosphate, and adenosine) that serve as signaling molecules. In the early 1990s, purines and pyrimidine receptors were cloned and characterized drawing the attention of scientists toward this aspect of cellular signaling. This signaling pathway is comprised of four subtypes of adenosine receptors (P1), eight subtypes of G-coupled protein receptors (P2YRs), and seven subtypes of ligand-gated ionotropic receptors (P2XRs). In current studies, the pathophysiology and therapeutic potentials of these receptors have been focused on. Various ligands, modulating the functions of purinergic receptors, are in current clinical practices for the treatment of various neurodegenerative disorders and cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, several purinergic receptors ligands are in advanced phases of clinical trials as a remedy for depression, epilepsy, autism, osteoporosis, atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, diabetes, irritable bowel syndrome, and cancers. In the present study, agonists and antagonists of purinergic receptors have been summarized that may serve as pharmacological tools for drug design and development.
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- Abid Mahmood
- Centre for Advanced Drug Research, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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- Centre for Advanced Drug Research, COMSATS University Islamabad, Abbottabad, Pakistan
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Angiolillo DJ, Galli M, Collet JP, Kastrati A, O'Donoghue ML. Antiplatelet therapy after percutaneous coronary intervention. EUROINTERVENTION 2022; 17:e1371-e1396. [PMID: 35354550 PMCID: PMC9896394 DOI: 10.4244/eij-d-21-00904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 96] [Impact Index Per Article: 48.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/18/2021] [Accepted: 12/16/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022]
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Antiplatelet therapy is key to reducing local thrombotic complications and systemic ischaemic events among patients undergoing percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI), but it is inevitably associated with increased bleeding. The continuous refinement in stent technologies, together with the high incidence of ischaemic recurrences after PCI and the understanding of prognostic implications associated with bleeding, have led to a substantial evolution in antiplatelet treatment regimens over the past decades. Numerous investigations have been conducted to better stratify patients undergoing PCI according to their ischaemic and bleeding risks and to implement antithrombotic regimens accordingly. Evidence from these investigations have resulted in a number of antithrombotic treatment options as recommended by recent guidelines. In this State-of-the-Art review we provide the rationale, summarise the evidence, and discuss current and future directions of antiplatelet treatment regimens after PCI.
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- Dominick J Angiolillo
- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy
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- ACTION Study Group, Institut de Cardiologie, Hôpital Pitié-Salpêtrière, Sorbonne Université, Paris, France
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- Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- TIMI Study Group, Cardiovascular Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, USA
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Al-abcha A, Radwan Y, Blais D, Mazzaferri EL, Boudoulas KD, Essa EM, Gumina RJ. Genotype-Guided Use of P2Y12 Inhibitors: A Review of Current State of the Art. Front Cardiovasc Med 2022; 9:850028. [PMID: 35402528 PMCID: PMC8983962 DOI: 10.3389/fcvm.2022.850028] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/07/2022] [Accepted: 02/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The pharmacodynamics of the purinergic receptor type Y, subtype 12 (P2Y12) inhibitors has evolved. Our understanding of the metabolism of P2Y12 inhibitors has revealed polymorphisms that impact drug metabolism and antiplatelet efficacy, leading to genetic testing guided therapy. In addition, assays of platelet function and biochemistry have provided insight into our understanding of the efficacy of "antiplatelet" therapy, identifying patients with high or low platelet reactivity on P2Y12 therapy. Despite the data, the implementation of these testing modalities has not gained mainstream adoption across hospital systems. Given differences in potency between the three clinically available P2Y12 inhibitors, the balance between thrombotic and bleeding complications must be carefully considered, especially for the large proportion of patients at higher risk for bleeding. Here we review the current data for genetic and functional testing, risk assessment strategies, and guidelines for P2Y12 inhibitors guided therapy.
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- Abdullah Al-abcha
- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Division of Internal Medicine, Department of Medicine, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Mount Carmel Healthcare, Columbus, OH, United States
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- Division of Cardiology, Department of Medicine, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH, United States
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Tozaki-Saitoh H, Takeda H, Inoue K. The Role of Microglial Purinergic Receptors in Pain Signaling. Molecules 2022; 27:molecules27061919. [PMID: 35335282 PMCID: PMC8949888 DOI: 10.3390/molecules27061919] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/14/2022] [Revised: 03/10/2022] [Accepted: 03/14/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Pain is an essential modality of sensation in the body. Purinergic signaling plays an important role in nociceptive pain transmission, under both physiological and pathophysiological conditions, and is important for communication between both neuronal and non-neuronal cells. Microglia and astrocytes express a variety of purinergic effectors, and a variety of receptors play critical roles in the pathogenesis of neuropathic pain. In this review, we discuss our current knowledge of purinergic signaling and of the compounds that modulate purinergic transmission, with the aim of highlighting the importance of purinergic pathways as targets for the treatment of persistent pain.
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- Hidetoshi Tozaki-Saitoh
- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy at Fukuoka, International University of Health and Welfare, 137-1 Enokizu, Okawa 831-8501, Japan;
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +81-944-32-6137
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- Department of Pharmacology, School of Pharmacy at Fukuoka, International University of Health and Welfare, 137-1 Enokizu, Okawa 831-8501, Japan;
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- Institute for Advanced Study, Kyushu University, 744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan;
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Capodanno D, Bhatt DL, Gibson CM, James S, Kimura T, Mehran R, Rao SV, Steg PG, Urban P, Valgimigli M, Windecker S, Angiolillo DJ. Bleeding avoidance strategies in percutaneous coronary intervention. Nat Rev Cardiol 2022; 19:117-132. [PMID: 34426673 DOI: 10.1038/s41569-021-00598-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 66] [Impact Index Per Article: 33.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/05/2021] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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For many years, bleeding has been perceived as an unavoidable consequence of strategies aimed at reducing thrombotic complications in patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the paradigm has now shifted towards bleeding being recognized as a prognostically unfavourable event to the same extent as having a new or recurrent ischaemic or thrombotic complication. As such, in parallel with progress in device and drug development for PCI, there is clinical interest in developing strategies that maximize not only the efficacy but also the safety (for example, by minimizing bleeding) of any antithrombotic treatment or procedural aspect before, during or after PCI. In this Review, we discuss contemporary data and aspects of bleeding avoidance strategies in PCI, including risk stratification, timing of revascularization, pretreatment with antiplatelet agents, selection of vascular access, choice of coronary stents and antithrombotic treatment regimens.
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- Davide Capodanno
- Division of Cardiology, Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria Policlinico "G. Rodolico-San Marco", University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital Heart & Vascular Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medicine, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Medical Sciences and Uppsala Clinical Research Center, Uppsala University Hospital, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Kyoto, Japan
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- Cardiovascular Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, New York, NY, USA
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- The Duke Clinical Research Institute, Durham, NC, USA
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- Cardiocentro Ticino Institute and Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), Lugano, Switzerland
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- Department of Cardiology, Bern University Hospital, Bern, Switzerland
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Chirkov YY, Nguyen TH, Horowitz JD. Impairment of Anti-Aggregatory Responses to Nitric Oxide and Prostacyclin: Mechanisms and Clinical Implications in Cardiovascular Disease. Int J Mol Sci 2022; 23:ijms23031042. [PMID: 35162966 PMCID: PMC8835624 DOI: 10.3390/ijms23031042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 01/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/15/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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The propensity towards platelet-rich thrombus formation increases substantially during normal ageing, and this trend is mediated by decreases in platelet responsiveness to the anti-aggregatory nitric oxide (NO) and prostacyclin (PGI2) pathways. The impairment of soluble guanylate cyclase and adenylate cyclase-based signalling that is associated with oxidative stress represents the major mechanism of this loss of anti-aggregatory reactivity. Platelet desensitization to these autacoids represents an adverse prognostic marker in patients with ischemic heart disease and may contribute to increased thrombo-embolic risk in patients with heart failure. Patients with platelet resistance to PGI2 also are unresponsive to ADP receptor antagonist therapy. Apart from ischemia, diabetes and aortic valve disease are also associated with impaired anti-aggregatory homeostasis. This review examines the association of impaired platelet cyclic nucleotide (i.e., cGMP and cAMP) signalling with the emerging evidence of thromboembolic risk in cardiovascular diseases, and discusses the potential therapeutic strategies targeting this abnormality.
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- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +61(08)-8222-7635; Fax: +61(08)-8222-6422
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Fabris E, Korjian S, Coller BS, Ten Berg JM, Granger CB, Gibson CM, van 't Hof AWJ. Pre-Hospital Antiplatelet Therapy for STEMI Patients Undergoing Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: What We Know and What Lies Ahead. Thromb Haemost 2021; 121:1562-1573. [PMID: 33677829 PMCID: PMC8604087 DOI: 10.1055/a-1414-5009] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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Early recanalization of the infarct-related artery to achieve myocardial reperfusion is the primary therapeutic goal in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). To decrease the duration of ischaemia, continuous efforts have been made to improve pre-hospital treatment and to target the early period after symptom onset. In this period the platelet content of the fresh coronary thrombus is maximal and the thrombi are dynamic, and thus more susceptible to powerful antiplatelet agents. There have been substantial advances in antiplatelet therapy in the last three decades with several classes of oral and intravenous antiplatelet agents with different therapeutic targets, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamic properties. New parenteral drugs achieve immediate inhibition of platelet aggregation, and fast and easy methods of administration may create the opportunity to bridge the initial gap in platelet inhibition observed with oral P2Y12 inhibitors. Moreover, potential future management of STEMI could directly involve patients in the process of care with self-administered antiplatelet agents designed to achieve rapid reperfusion. However, the potential anti-ischaemic benefits of potent antiplatelet agents will need to be balanced against their risk of increased bleeding. This study presents a comprehensive and updated review of pre-hospital antiplatelet therapy among STEMI patients undergoing primary percutaneous intervention and explores new therapies under development.
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- Enrico Fabris
- Cardiovascular Department, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Allen and Frances Adler Laboratory of Blood and Vascular Biology, Rockefeller University, New York, New York, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, St Antonius Hospital, Nieuwegein, The Netherlands
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- Duke Clinical Research Institute and the Division of Cardiology, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Heerlen, The Netherlands
- Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University Medical Centre, Maastricht, The Netherlands
- Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, The Netherlands
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Müller CE, Namasivayam V. Recommended tool compounds and drugs for blocking P2X and P2Y receptors. Purinergic Signal 2021; 17:633-648. [PMID: 34476721 PMCID: PMC8677864 DOI: 10.1007/s11302-021-09813-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/31/2021] [Accepted: 07/15/2021] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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This review article presents a collection of tool compounds that selectively block and are recommended for studying P2Y and P2X receptor subtypes, investigating their roles in physiology and validating them as future drug targets. Moreover, drug candidates and approved drugs for P2 receptors will be discussed.
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- Christa E Müller
- PharmaCenter Bonn, Pharmaceutical Institute, Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry, University of Bonn, An der Immenburg 4, 53121, Bonn, Germany.
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- PharmaCenter Bonn, Pharmaceutical Institute, Pharmaceutical & Medicinal Chemistry, University of Bonn, An der Immenburg 4, 53121, Bonn, Germany
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Capranzano P, Angiolillo DJ. Tackling the gap in platelet inhibition with oral antiplatelet agents in high-risk patients undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2021; 19:519-535. [PMID: 33881367 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2021.1920925] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Introduction: Oral P2Y12 inhibitors represent the mainstay therapy for the prevention of thrombotic complications in patients presenting with an acute coronary syndrome and/or undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, the onset of antiplatelet action of the oral P2Y12 inhibitors is affected by their need to be absorbed in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract before becoming systemically available.Areas covered: Following oral intake of P2Y12 inhibitors, the timeframe required for GI absorption leads to a window of inadequate antiplatelet protection during which patients are at increased thrombotic risk. The onset of action of the oral P2Y12 inhibitors is even further delayed in high-risk patients, underscoring the need to define strategies to bridge the gap in platelet inhibitory effects following their intake.Expert opinion: Multiple mechanisms may impair GI absorption leading to a delay in the onset of action of oral P2Y12 inhibitors. Several strategies have been tested to overcome the gap in platelet inhibition in high-risk patients undergoing PCI. These include administration of crushed or chewed tablets to improve the dissolution rate and use of opioid receptor antagonists or metoclopramide to counteract impairment of gastric motility induced by opioids. However, intravenous antiplatelet therapies represent the most effective strategy to bridge such gap in platelet inhibition.
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- Piera Capranzano
- Division of Cardiology, Policlinico Hospital, University of Catania, Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, USA
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Voll F, Kuna C, Ndrepepa G, Kastrati A, Cassese S. Antithrombotic treatment in primary percutaneous coronary intervention. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2021; 19:313-324. [PMID: 33705211 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2021.1902807] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Despite a timely mechanical reperfusion with primary percutaneous coronary intervention (pPCI) patients presenting with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) display an increased risk of adverse cardiovascular events. Several studies have demonstrated that guideline-directed antithrombotic therapy is effective to reduce this risk. However, there is still much to be accomplished to improve antithrombotic therapies in this clinical setting. AREAS COVERED This paper reviews current data on antithrombotic therapy in STEMI patients undergoing pPCI. EXPERT OPINION Antithrombotic therapy for STEMI patients undergoing pPCI should take into account the variability of thrombotic and bleeding risk in the short and long term. Patients with STEMI profit from the administration of early onset antiplatelet agents and anticoagulation to achieve sufficient and predictable antithrombotic effect at the time of pPCI. Thereafter, antithrombotic therapies should be tailored to individual risk of recurrence over the long term, to avoid excess bleeding, while ensuring adequate secondary ischemic prevention.
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- Felix Voll
- Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany.,DZHK (German Centre for Cardiovascular Research), partner site Munich Heart Alliance, Munich, Germany
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- Klinik für Herz- und Kreislauferkrankungen, Deutsches Herzzentrum München, Technische Universität München, Munich, Germany
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Schilling U, Dingemanse J, Dobrow M, Baumann M, Riederer MA, Juif PE, Ufer M. Insights from In Vitro and Clinical Data to Guide Transition from the Novel P2Y12 Antagonist Selatogrel to Clopidogrel, Prasugrel, and Ticagrelor. Thromb Haemost 2021; 121:755-766. [PMID: 33412611 DOI: 10.1055/s-0040-1721773] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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Reduced pharmacodynamic (PD) effects of irreversible oral P2Y12 receptor antagonists have been reported when administered during cangrelor infusion. Therefore, the PD interaction liability of the novel P2Y12 receptor antagonist selatogrel with irreversible (i.e., clopidogrel, prasugrel) and reversible (i.e., ticagrelor) oral P2Y12 receptor antagonists was investigated in vitro and in healthy subjects. In vitro, selatogrel reduced the effects of clopidogrel and prasugrel in a concentration-dependent manner, while additive effects were observed for the combination of selatogrel and ticagrelor. Accordingly, a single-center, randomized, double-blind, two-way crossover study was conducted consisting of six groups. In each group (N = 12), an open-label loading dose of 300 or 600 mg clopidogrel, 60 mg prasugrel, or 180 mg ticagrelor was administered 30 minutes (i.e., at t max of selatogrel) or 12 hours after a single subcutaneous dose of 16 mg selatogrel or placebo. Inhibition of platelet aggregation (IPA) was assessed at various time points up to 48 hours. Reduced IPA was determined when clopidogrel or prasugrel was administered 30 minutes after selatogrel (∼40 and 70% lower IPA, respectively, at 24 hours postdosing). However, when administering prasugrel 12 hours after selatogrel, IPA was not impacted (>90% IPA) and in the case of clopidogrel reduced effects were partially mitigated. Similar IPA was determined for ticagrelor when administered 30 minutes after selatogrel or placebo. In conclusion, reduced IPA was observed for clopidogrel and prasugrel when administered after selatogrel, which can be mitigated by applying an appropriate time interval. No PD interaction with ticagrelor was observed.
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- Uta Schilling
- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Drug Discovery Biology, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Drug Discovery Biology, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacology, Idorsia Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Allschwil, Switzerland
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Tavenier AH, Hermanides RS, Fabris E, Angiolillo DJ, van 't Hof AWJ. Bridging the gap: Current and future insights for improving suboptimal platelet inhibition in STEMI. Int J Cardiol 2020; 328:40-45. [PMID: 33242504 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2020.11.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/20/2020] [Revised: 10/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/17/2020] [Indexed: 01/31/2023]
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Antiplatelet therapy is one of the cornerstones in the acute treatment of patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) who undergo primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). However, hemodynamic changes and delayed intestinal absorption of P2Y12 inhibitors leads to a delay in the onset of antiplatelet effects resulting in a gap of platelet inhibition. Several strategies have been proposed to bridge this gap, such as pre-hospital administration of antiplatelet therapy, higher loading doses of P2Y12 inhibitors, crushing or chewing tablets, subcutaneous or intravenous administration of platelet inhibitors, or use of pain relievers alternative to opioids that do not delay intestinal absorption of oral platelet inhibitors. These strategies may improve platelet inhibition with the goal of optimizing clinical outcomes in the acute phase of STEMI. In this review we present current and future insights for bridging the gap in platelet inhibition in STEMI patients undergoing primary PCI.
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- Cardiovascular Department, University of Trieste, Trieste, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Jacksonville, FL, United States
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- Department of Cardiology, Isala, Zwolle, the Netherlands; Department of Cardiology, Maastricht University Medical Centre and Cardiovascular Research Institute Maastricht (CARIM), Maastricht, the Netherlands; Department of Cardiology, Zuyderland Medical Centre, Heerlen, the Netherlands
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Calderone D, Capodanno D, Angiolillo DJ. An updated drug profile of ticagrelor with considerations on the treatment of patients with coronary artery disease and diabetes mellitus. Expert Rev Cardiovasc Ther 2020; 18:449-464. [PMID: 32662726 DOI: 10.1080/14779072.2020.1792293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Ticagrelor is an antiplatelet agent acting through direct and reversible competitive inhibition of the platelet P2Y12 receptor. While the clinical merits of ticagrelor in patients who experienced an acute coronary syndrome are widely accepted, its role in stable coronary artery disease is less established. Recently, large-scale trials of ticagrelor have been published in this setting, including a trial in patients with diabetes mellitus (DM). AREAS COVERED This review aims to inform about recent findings on ticagrelor, by appraising the current body of evidence on its use in different clinical scenarios, particularly in DM, ranging from pharmacology to clinical outcomes and future directions. EXPERT OPINION The results of the THEMIS trial, conducted in DM patients with stable coronary artery disease and no prior stroke or myocardial infarction, showed that although ticagrelor in addition to aspirin reduced the risk of ischemic events, this was associated with a parallel increase in bleeding complications. However, patients with history of percutaneous coronary intervention seemed to benefit more from adjunctive ticagrelor therapy. Careful bleeding and ischemic risk stratification remains crucial to define the best antithrombotic strategy for the individual patient.
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- Dario Calderone
- Division of Cardiology, A.O.U. "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", University of Catania , Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, A.O.U. "Policlinico-Vittorio Emanuele", University of Catania , Catania, Italy
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- Division of Cardiology, University of Florida College of Medicine , Jacksonville, FL, USA
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