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Antiplatelet regimens in the long-term secondary prevention of transient ischaemic attack and ischaemic stroke: an updated network meta-analysis
Conclusions Cilostazol was significantly more effective than aspirin and clopidogrel alone in the long-term prevention of serious vascular events in patients with prior non-cardioembolic ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack. Cilostazol was associated with a significantly lower bleeding risk than low-dose aspirin (75–162 mg daily) and aspirin (50 mg daily) plus dipyridamole (400 mg daily). Low-dose aspirin was as effective as higher daily doses. However, further large, randomised, controlled, head-to-head trials are needed, especially in non-Asian ethnic groups.
Source: BMJ Open - March 17, 2016 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Niu, P.-P., Guo, Z.-N., Jin, H., Xing, Y.-Q., Yang, Y. Tags: Open access, Evidence based practice, Neurology, Pharmacology and therapeutics Research Source Type: research

Systematic review and network meta-analysis comparing antithrombotic agents for the prevention of stroke and major bleeding in patients with atrial fibrillation
Conclusions Compared with standard adjusted dose VKA, new oral anticoagulants were associated with modest reductions in the absolute risk of stroke and major bleeding. People on antiplatelet drugs experienced more strokes compared with anticoagulant drugs without any reduction in bleeding risk. To fully elucidate the comparative benefits and harms of antithrombotic agents across the various subpopulations, rigorously conducted comparative studies or network meta-regression analyses of patient-level data are required. Systematic review registration number PROSPERO registry—CRD42012002721.
Source: BMJ Open - June 2, 2014 Category: Journals (General) Authors: Cameron, C., Coyle, D., Richter, T., Kelly, S., Gauthier, K., Steiner, S., Carrier, M., Coyle, K., Bai, A., Moulton, K., Clifford, T., Wells, G. Tags: Open access, Cardiovascular medicine, Epidemiology, Health policy Research Source Type: research