CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
ANTICOAGULATION
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Question
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About antiplatelet drugs:
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Acetylsalicylic acid is an antiplatelet agent
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They have a role in primary hemostasis
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They have a role in secondary hemostasis
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They are contraindicated during pregnancy and lactation
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They are contraindicated in cases of severe renal insufficiency
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The current guidelines recommend that aspirin appears to be safe in pregnancy and it is the antiplatelet agent for which there is most evidence for use in pregnancy. Particularly in low doses (75–100 mg) aspirin has been extensively used for the prevention of pre-eclampsia.
Detailed explanation-2: -The most common contraindications for using antiplatelet agents are as follows[9]: Large esophageal varices. Recent stroke within two years. History of intracranial hemorrhage.
Detailed explanation-3: -Warfarin should not be used in pregnancy in any but the highest-risk situations.
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