Abstract : tration to reduce ischemic complications has supported the concept of atherothrombosis and plaque rupture. Specifically, administration of monoclonal antibody against platelet membrane receptor glycoprotein IIb/IIa was shown to be highly effective whenever percutaneous intervention is performed in the setting of unstable coronary syndrome. The in-hospital use of glycoprotein IIb/IIIa is unanimously recommended in these situations.