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Published on: September 5, 2016
Antiplatelet therapy in stroke prevention
Stavros Apostolakis1, Francisco Marín, Gregory Y H Lip
1University of Birmingham Centre for Cardiovascular Sciences, City Hospital, Birmingham, UK.
Abstract:
Ischemic stroke is a major cause of death and disability worldwide. Determination of the underlying stroke mechanism is critical for the optimization of treatment. The role of antiplatelet therapy in primary and secondary stroke prevention is of major significance. Antiplatelet agents predominantly in use are aspirin, clopidogrel, and combination regimens. Novel antiplatelet agents either in use or in advance clinical development seek an indication in the management of stroke patients; yet data are limited. The present review focuses on the optimization of antithrombotic therapy in the field of primary and secondary prevention of stroke, based on data obtained from randomized controlled trials and systemic reviews of the literature.
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