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Safety and Efficacy of Cangrelor Among Three Antiplatelet Regimens During Stent-Assisted Endovascular Treatment of Unruptured Intracranial Aneurysm: A Single-Center Retrospective Study
ConclusionThis single-center retrospective study compared 3 antiplatelet regimens, finding no significant difference in the safety and efficacy in the context of endovascular treatments of unruptured aneurysm using stent or flow diverters. This study adds data for the Cangrelor use and suggests its usefulness in the field of neuro-endovascular intervention. Randomized controlled studies are warranted to confirm these results.
Source: Frontiers in Neurology - March 4, 2022 Category: Neurology Source Type: research

Is Eptifibatide a Viable and Safe Option as Stand-Alone Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients? (P2.278)
Conclusion: In patients who are not candidates for IV tPA eptifibatide may be a safe and efficacious alternative. None of the patients who were started on eptifibatide had bleeding complications and they had a statistically significant improvement in their level of disability and stroke severity at discharge. To better evaluate the efficacy of eptifibatide, a larger, prospective study should be initiatedDisclosure: Dr. Korya has nothing to disclose. Dr. Moussavi has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mehta has nothing to disclose. Dr. Brar has nothing to disclose. Dr. Chahal has nothing to disclose. Dr. Daniel has nothing to disclos...
Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Mehta, S., Moussavi, M., Korya, D., Brar, J., Chahal, H., Daniel, J., Samaan, M., Panezai, S., Kirmani, J. Tags: Acute Therapy: Thrombolysis and Adjuvant Therapy Source Type: research