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Antiplatelet agents (APAs) are commonly used in clinical practice to either treat or prevent arterial thrombotic disorders in patients at high risk. The newer APAs are more potent with higher bleeding risk profiles. ⋯ Currently, there are no guidelines for management of such patients. This article describes my approach to PLT transfusion or use of pharmacologic agents in such clinical scenarios based solely on personal experience and very limited published data.