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Refined antithrombotic therapies have enhanced the safety and efficacy of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI).1-3 A series of randomized trials established platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa (Gp IIb/IIIa) receptor inhibition, in addition to aspirin, heparin, and a thienopyridine (with stenting), as a reference strategy to reduce the incidence of ischemic complications during these procedures.2-4 Nevertheless, Gp IIb/IIIa inhibitors are not universally used in clinical interventional practice, due in part to concerns about increased bleeding, cost, and prolonged (12-18 hour) drug infusions. Interest therefore remains in the development of newer antithrombotic agents that may further improve outcomes during PCI.

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