Abstract 6: Treatment Effect of Clopidogrel Plus Aspirin Within 12 Hours of Acute Minor Stroke or TIA [Session Title: Abstract Oral Session: Outcomes]

Conclusions: Among patients treated within 12 hours, the combination of clopidogrel and aspirin was more effective than aspirin alone in reducing the risk of recurrent ischemic stroke during the 90-day follow-up and did not increase the hemorrhagic risk. The higher ischemic stroke rate in the initial hours after stroke supports early more aggressive antiplatelet therapy.Clinical Trial Registration-URL: http//www.clinicaltrials.gov. Unique identifier: NCT00979589.

Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - February 26, 2016 Category: Cardiology Authors: Li, Z., Wang, Y., Zhao, X., Liu, L., Xian, Y., Johnston, S. C., Wang, Y., the CHANCE Investigators Tags: Session Title: Abstract Oral Session: Outcomes Source Type: research