The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast #400 Antiplatelets, Anticoagulation for Coronary Artery Disease and Afib
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Jun 19, 2023 AI Snips
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National Parks Family Tradition
- Don Lloyd‑Jones is a lifelong national park enthusiast who hikes frequently with family.
- He described his father's story working summers in Yosemite and the historic 'fire fall' tradition.
Say No Now, Revisit Later
- Don shared career advice: politely say no now and revisit opportunities later.
- He says that delaying or deferring offers often leads to better timing and repeated invitations.
Load When Switching P2Y12 Agents
- When switching from ticagrelor to clopidogrel, give a 300 mg clopidogrel loading dose 12 hours after the last ticagrelor dose.
- Do not assume direct day‑to‑day interchange without a load to ensure antiplatelet effect.