Antecedent Aspirin Use Is Associated with Less Severe Symptoms on Admission for Ischemic Stroke (P1.184)

Conclusions: Antecedent aspirin use was independently associated with milder AIS severity on presentation, even after accounting for acute infarct volume. While the underlying biology of this apparently protective relationship requires further study, patients at high risk of stroke may benefit from routine aspirin use.Disclosure: Dr. Nelson has nothing to disclose. Dr. Cloonan has nothing to disclose. Dr. Kanakis has nothing to disclose. Dr. Fitzpatrick has nothing to disclose. Dr. Shideler has nothing to disclose. Dr. Furie has received personal compensation for activities with Pfizer DSMB. Dr. Furie has received personal compensation in an editorial capacity as the Vice Editor of the AHA journal, Stroke UpToDate, section author, Deputy Editor JNNP. Dr. Rost has received personal compensation for activities with Daiichi-Sankyo, Genzyme, Omniox. Boston Biomedical Associaties, LLC and Merck as a consultant.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Ischemic Stroke Outcomes Source Type: research