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To the Editor: Although antagonists of the platelet glycoprotein IIb/IIIa receptor are undoubtedly efficacious in selected patients undergoing angioplasty, we believe there is an alternative perspective to that of the Evaluation in PTCA to Improve Long-Term Outcome with Abciximab GP IIb/IIIa Blockade (EPILOG) investigators (June 12 issue)¹ and Dr. Holmes, who wrote the accompanying editorial.² The investigators concluded that this agent may have "potentially broad clinical use" in patients undergoing percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA), and Dr. Holmes designated the trial a "home run."

The primary finding in the EPILOG trial was a reduction in the need for urgent revascularization . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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