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Multifocal atherosclerosis: focus on the prevention of ischemic events

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: In patients with atherosclerotic lesions of two or more systems or multifocal atherosclerosis (MFA), the risks of ischemic events are extremely high. MFA leads not only to cardiovascular outcomes, but also to a decrease in the patient’s quality of life, life expectancy, and in most cases to disability. The prevalence of this pathology and the importance of preventing adverse outcomes are often underestimated. This literature review examines the problem of MFA in the context of key studies on the prevalence, course of multivessel disease and the reduction of the risk of cardiovascular events in this group of patients, with an emphasis on antiplatelet and anticoagulant therapy.

Source: Russian Journal of Cardiology

DOI: 10.15829/1560-4071-2021-4808

Authors: A. G. Arutyunov, T. I. Batluk, R. A. Bashkinov, M. A. Trubnikova

Institutions: Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, North-Western State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov, Fresenius Medical Care North America (United States)

Language: English

Topic: Antiplatelet Therapy and Cardiovascular Diseases

Subfield: Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4205244841

FWCI: 1.048

Cites: 48

Cited by: 15

Related to: 10