Dual antiplatelet therapy reduces stroke but increases bleeding at the time of carotid endarterectomy

This study examined the effect of preoperative dual antiplatelet therapy (aspirin and clopidogrel) on in-hospital CEA outcomes.

Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - February 28, 2016 Category: Surgery Authors: Douglas W. Jones, Philip P. Goodney, Mark F. Conrad, Brian W. Nolan, Eva M. Rzucidlo, Richard J. Powell, Jack L. Cronenwett, David H. Stone Tags: Clinical paper Source Type: research