Abstract Background Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) is the treatment of choice for patients with acute and chronic coronary syndromes as it reduces mortality and prevents recurrent thrombotic complications. The assessment of both ischaemic burden and bleeding risk is crucial in deciding which DAPT to choose and how long it should be continued. Objectives The aim of our study was to perform prospective clinical follow-up of patients receiving fixed-dose combination therapy (ASA 75 mg + clopidogrel 75 mg). Our study is […]

Introduction Patients with myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA) account for 6% to 14% of patients of all those with acute myocardial infarction (AMI).– The diagnosis of MINOCA is dependent on the presence of clinical acute MI and the absence of obstructive coronary artery disease (CAD). Actually, MINOCA is initially considered a valid diagnosis during angiography until other possible causes of troponin elevation are excluded. The underlying causes may be coronary conditions or noncoronary conditions including cardiac or noncardiac […]