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Medicines cangrelorQuestion & answer

cangrelor · Medicine question

Why is cangrelor used during coronary angioplasty or stent insertion?

iatroX medicinesPublished 19 August 2026Reviewed 19 August 2026

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Answer

It rapidly reduces platelet clumping during PCI, lowering the risk of clot-related complications in the selected licensed population.

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