Atherothrombotic Events
Atherothrombotic events occur when plaque inside an artery ruptures and a clot forms at the damaged site. The clot can block blood flow. They can affect the heart, brain or limbs.
Medicine used to treat Atherothrombotic Events
Key points
- Plaque rupture can lead to a heart attack, ischaemic stroke or critical circulation problem in a limb.
- Antiplatelet treatment, including clopidogrel, lowers platelet stickiness at damaged plaque.
- After a first event, stopping smoking and managing blood pressure, glucose and LDL cholesterol can slow further plaque build-up.
Causes and triggers
City growth, higher diabetes and hypertension rates, and diets rich in refined carbohydrates can all speed plaque formation. These factors make plaque more likely to rupture and set off the clotting process.
Symptoms and when to get help
Sudden chest pain, weakness on one side of the body, or difficulty speaking need emergency care immediately. Anyone with a confirmed atherothrombotic event should treat these symptoms as urgent.
Treatment and secondary prevention
After an event, the aim is to prevent another. Antiplatelet therapy is central. Clopidogrel is the ingredient in Plavix 75mg tablets, which are used for atherothrombotic events, myocardial infarction, stroke and peripheral arterial disease. Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging.
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