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This work reviews the concepts of aspirin and clopidogrel resistance and their implications in clinical practice.

Aspirin and Clopidogrel

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Routine clinical testing for aspirin or clopidogrel resistance is not currently recommended due to lack of proven cost-effective management changes.

This work reviews the concepts of aspirin and clopidogrel resistance and their implications in clinical practice.
Examined literature on aspirin and clopidogrel as antiplatelet agents.
Defined aspirin resistance by its lack of thromboxane A2 inhibition.
Discussed clopidogrel resistance in relation to prodrug metabolism.
Aspirin resistance exists but lacks a clear definition and association with clinical events.
Clopidogrel resistance is primarily due to inadequate metabolism to the active form.
Current evidence does not support routine testing for resistance in clinical settings.

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Aspirin and clopidogrel

Routine clinical testing for aspirin or clopidogrel resistance is not currently recommended due to lack of proven cost-effective management changes.

Marco Cattaneo (2004) studied this question.

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Routine clinical testing for aspirin or clopidogrel resistance is not currently recommended due to lack of proven cost-effective management changes.