Dual Antiplatelet Therapy Is Associated with Increased Risk of Bleeding and Decreased Risk of Stroke Following Carotid Endarterectomy

Despite many patients undergoing carotid endarterectomy (CEA) being on dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) for cardiac or neurologic indications, the impact of such therapy on perioperative outcomes remains unclear. We aim to compare rates of postoperative bleeding, stroke and major adverse events (stroke, death or MI) among patients on Aspirin alone (ASAA) versus DAPT (Clopidogrel and Aspirin).

Source: Annals of Vascular Surgery - July 31, 2022 Category: Surgery Authors: Rohini J. Patel, Rebecca Marmor, Hanaa Dakour, Nadin Elsayed, Mokhshan Ramachandran, Mahmoud B. Malas Tags: Clinical Research Source Type: research