Effect of Antiplatelet Therapy (Aspirin  + Dipyridamole vs Clopidogrel) on Mortality Outcome in Ischemic Stroke

The optimal regimen of antiplatelet therapy for secondary prevention in noncardioembolic ischemic stroke remains controversial. We aimed to determine which regimen was associated with the greatest reduction in adverse outcomes. We analysed prospectively collected data from the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital Stroke Register (NNUHSR). The sample population consisted of 3,572 participants (mean age 74.96 ± 12.67) with ischemic stroke, who were consecutively admitted between 2003-2015. Patients were placed on one of three antiplatelet regimens at hospital discharge; aspirin monotherapy, aspirin plus dipyridamole and clopidogrel.

Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - July 2, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Raphae S. Barlas, Yoon K. Loke, Mamas A. Mamas, Joao H Bettencourt-Silva, Isobel Ford, Allan B. Clark, Kristian M. Bowles, Anthony K. Metcalf, John F. Potter, Phyo K. Myint Source Type: research