Newer blood thinner plus aspirin reduced stroke risk by 27% in patients with heart plaque

(American Heart Association) Patients who suffered a 'warning stroke' were less likely to have another stroke or die within 30 days if treated with a combination of aspirin and a newer blood thinner, ticagrelor. Researchers say that for patients with minor stroke treated within 24 hours of symptom onset, clinicians should consider the combination of ticagrelor plus aspirin to prevent a subsequent stroke.
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news