Some Patients With Minor Stroke Or TIA May Benefit From Early Clopidogrel And Aspirin

Some people with minor ischemic stroke or transit ischemic attack (TIA) may benefit from dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel, according to a large new study from China published in the New England Journal of Medicine. In the immediate period following a TIA or minor stroke people are at high risk for having a major stroke. Aspirin is known to cause a modest reduction in recurrent events. More potent antiplatelet agents like clopidogrel may also be beneficial, but have not been well studied in the early phase and may increase the risk of bleeding complications, including the More…
Source: CardioBrief - Category: Cardiology Authors: Tags: MI/ACS Prevention, Epidemiology & Outcomes aspirin China clopidogrel ischemia stroke The New England Journal of Medicine TIA Transient ischemic attack Source Type: blogs