Clopidogrel underactivity is a common in patients with acute symptomatic severe carotid stenosis

Clopidogrel is commonly used for secondary stroke prevention in patients with large vessel stenosis. Reduced Clopidogrel high on treatment platelet reactivity (CR) can lead to Clopidogrel underactivity (CU) causing acute thrombosis. However, the prevalence of CU among patients with acute symptomatic carotid disease remains unknown. Therefore, we aimed to find the prevalence and identify the predictors for CU among patients with acutely symptomatic carotid stenosis.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Clinical short communication Source Type: research