Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Dual Versus Single Antiplatelet Therapy in Carotid Interventions

Dual antiplatelet therapy demonstrates advantages over single therapy only in patients treated with a carotid artery stent as determined by a decrease risk of transient ischemia attack. Dual therapy was associated with an increased risk of major bleeding, neck hematoma and MI in those undergoing carotid endarterectomy with no benefit regarding protection from transient ischemic attack (TIA)/stroke/mortality.
Source: Journal of Vascular Surgery - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: Abstract Source Type: research