Optimal Antiplatelet Therapy in Moderate to Severe Asymptomatic and Symptomatic Carotid Stenosis: A Comprehensive Review of the Literature.

CONCLUSIONS: This comprehensive review outlines an evidence based approach to antiplatelet therapy in carotid stenosis patients. Future trials should randomise such patients to receive different antiplatelet regimens to assess their efficacy and safety and to optimise peri-procedural and long-term preventive treatment in this patient cohort.
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Source: PubMed: Eur J Vasc Endovasc ... - November 7, 2018 Category: Surgery Authors: Murphy SJX, Naylor AR, Ricco JB, Sillesen H, Kakkos S, Halliday A, de Borst GJ, Vega de Ceniga M, Hamilton G, McCabe DJH Tags: Eur J Vasc Endovasc Surg Source Type: research