Use of Platelet Function Testing Before Pipeline Embolization Device Placement [Clinical Sciences]

Conclusions—Clopidogrel nonresponders experienced a significantly higher rate of thromboembolic complications when compared with clopidogrel responders. However, this risk seems to be mitigated in nonresponders who were switched to ticagrelor or received a clopidogrel boost within 24 hours pre-procedure.

Source: Stroke - April 24, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Nimer Adeeb, Christoph J. Griessenauer, Paul M. Foreman, Justin M. Moore, Hussain Shallwani, Rouzbeh Motiei-Langroudi, Abdulrahman Alturki, Adnan H. Siddiqui, Elad I. Levy, Mark R. Harrigan, Christopher S. Ogilvy, Ajith J. Thomas Tags: Treatment, Cerebral Aneurysm, Cerebrovascular Disease/Stroke, Cerebrovascular Procedures Original Contributions Source Type: research