Antiplatelet Regimen for Patients With Breakthrough Strokes While on Aspirin [Brief Report]

Conclusions—Among patients who experience an ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack while on aspirin monotherapy, the addition of or a switch to another antiplatelet agent, especially in the first days after index event, is associated with fewer future vascular events, including stroke.

Source: Stroke - August 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: Meng Lee, Jeffrey L. Saver, Keun-Sik Hong, Neal M. Rao, Yi-Ling Wu, Bruce Ovbiagele Tags: Secondary Prevention, Meta Analysis, Ischemic Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Brief Reports Source Type: research