Comparison of Antiplatelet Therapies for Prevention of Patent Foramen Ovale-Associated Stroke

The REDUCE study demonstrated a reduction in the risk of recurrent stroke with patent foramen ovale closure and antiplatelet therapy compared to antiplatelet therapy alone. The clinicians were allowed to choose among aspirin, clopidogrel, or aspirin/dipyridamole with the expectation that all antiplatelet therapies would have similar efficacy in this population. We tested that presumption by comparing recurrent stroke rates among antiplatelet agents within the control arm of the trial.
Source: Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research