Bang for the buck in stroke prevention: New and old drugs

When it comes to preventing stroke, millions of Americans with irregular heartbeats face a choice: Take one of the powerful but pricey new pills they see advertised on TV, or a much cheaper 60-year-old drug can be a hassle to take, and doesn't prevent stroke as well. It doesn't seem like much of a contest -- until you do the math. Which a new study does.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - November 6, 2015 Category: Science Source Type: news