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When should we use tirofiban in acute MI?

Published On: 10 Nov, 2021 10:46 PM | Updated On: 02 Jan, 2025 6:24 PM

When should we use tirofiban in acute MI?

In this video, Dr. Viveka Kumar, Senior Director - Cath Lab, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket will talk on tirofiban usage in acute MI. Tirofiban is an anti-platelet which is injectable and is given in situations where the risk of clot formation is high such as huge thrombus burden in large arteries or in primary PCI situation. He will also explain that it is given in patients who has a high platelet count. He will also discuss the situations where the tirofiban is not indicated.

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