Does Smoking Status Influence the Effect of Clopidogrel on Secondary Stroke Prevention? (S31.005)

Conclusions:Compared to patients who never smoked, current smokers with a recent minor stroke or TIA derive a greater benefit in stroke prevention at 90 days from clopidogrel.Disclosure: Dr. Ovbiagele has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Johnston received research support from AstraZeneca. Dr. Wang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wang has nothing to disclose. Dr. Zhao has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wang has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - February 7, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Ovbiagele, B., Wang, J., S. Claiborne, J., Wang, A., Wang, Y., Zhao, X., Wang, Y. Tags: Stroke Risk, Outcomes, and Complications Source Type: research