Abbreviations: ACE trial Acetylsalicylic Acid and Carotid Endarterectomy; ADP adenosine
diphosphate; AMP adenosine monophosphate; CAPRIE study Clopidogrel vs Aspirin in
Patients at Risk of Ischemic Events; CI confidence interval; COX cyclooxygenase; DVT deep
venous thrombosis; EPISTENT trial Evaluation of Platelet IIb/IIIa Inhibitors for Stenting; ESPS
European Stroke Prevention Study; EXCITE trial Evaluation of Xemilofiban in Controlling
Thrombotic Events; FDA Food and Drug Administration; GP glycoprotein; HOT study …