b) Intravenous Glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors are useful if the patient goes to the cath lab

Yes

It was shown that a 29% reduction in 30 day mortality can be achieved with abciximab (Reopro) a IIb/IIIa inhibitor in patients going to the catheterization lab. (13) Eptifibatide (Integrilin) is also approved prior to mechanical angiographic intervention.

 

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