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Clinical Effects of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy or Aspirin Monotherapy after Acute Minor Ischemic Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack, a Meta-Analysis
CONCLUSIONS: Among patients with acute minor ischemic stroke or TIA, DAPT, as compared with aspirin monotherapy, might offer better effectiveness in terms of ischemic stroke recurrence at the expense of a higher risk of major bleeding. The trade-off between ischemic benefits and bleeding risks should be assessed in tailoring the therapeutic strategies.PMID:34323179 | DOI:10.2174/1381612827666210728102459
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - July 29, 2021 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Francesco Condello Gaetano Liccardo Giuseppe Ferrante Source Type: research

Direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: meta‐analysis by geographic region with a focus on european patients
ConclusionThe DOAC did not provide additional benefit in reducing the risk of stroke/SEE compared with warfarin in European patients with AF, but were generally associated with a lower bleeding tendency than warfarin regardless of geographic region. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - May 9, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Antonio A. Gómez‐Outes, Ana‐Isabel Terleira‐Fernández, Gonzalo Calvo‐Rojas, Mª. Luisa Suárez‐Gea, Emilio Vargas‐Castrillón Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Direct oral anticoagulants for stroke prevention in patients with atrial fibrillation: meta ‐analysis by geographic region with a focus on European patients
ConclusionThe DOAC did not provide additional benefit in reducing the risk of stroke/SEE compared with warfarin in European patients with AF, but were generally associated with a lower bleeding tendency than warfarin regardless of geographic region.
Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - June 16, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Antonio G ómez‐Outes, Ana‐Isabel Terleira‐Fernández, Gonzalo Calvo‐Rojas, M. Luisa Suárez‐Gea, Emilio Vargas‐Castrillón Tags: Systematic Review Source Type: research

Investigation of Invigorating Qi and Activating Blood Circulation Prescriptions in Treating Qi Deficiency and Blood Stasis Syndrome of Ischemic Stroke Patients: Study Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial
In this study, we intend to use similar prescriptions that invigorate Qi and activate blood circulation: Buyang Huanwu granules (BHG), Naoxintong capsules (NXTC), and Yangyin Tongnao granules (YTG). The goal is to evaluate their level of PSC inpatients with IS with QDBS syndrome and find relevant biomarkers to provide an objective basis for precise treatment of TCM and improve the clinical therapeutic effects. A multicenter, randomized, double-blinded, and placebo-controlled intervention trial will be conducted in IS patients with QDBS syndrome, followed by an add-on of Chinese patent medicine. A total of 160 subjects will...
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - June 16, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

Adverse drug reactions in special populations – the elderly
Abstract The International Conference on Harmonisation considers older people a ‘special population’, as they differ from younger adults in terms of comorbidity, polypharmacy, pharmacokinetics and greater vulnerability to adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Medical practice is often based on single disease guidelines derived from clinical trials that have not included frail older people, or those with multiple morbidities. This presents a challenge caring for older people, as drug doses in trials may not be achievable in real world patients and risks of ADRs are underestimated in clinical trial populations. The majority of ...
Source: British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology - January 24, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Elizabeth Alexandra Davies, Marcella Sinead O'Mahony Tags: Review ‐ Themed Issue Source Type: research

Drug Therapy of Apparent Treatment-Resistant Hypertension: Focus on Mineralocorticoid Receptor Antagonists
Abstract Apparent treatment-resistant hypertension (aTRH) is defined as blood pressure (BP) >140/90 mmHg despite three different antihypertensive drugs including a diuretic. aTRH is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events, including stroke, chronic renal failure, myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure, aortic aneurysm, atrial fibrillation, and sudden death. Preliminary studies of renal nerve ablation as a therapy to control aTRH were encouraging. However, these results were not confirmed by the Symplicity 3 trial. Therefore, attention has refocused on drug therapy. Secondary forms o...
Source: Drugs - March 19, 2015 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research

A Meta-Analysis of Using Protamine for Reducing the Risk of Hemorrhage During Carotid Recanalization: Direct Comparisons of Post-operative Complications
Conclusion: Among included participants undergoing recanalization, the use of protamine is effective in reducing hematoma without increasing the risk of having other complications. Besides, more evidence-based performance is needed to supplement this opinion due to inherent limitations.
Source: Frontiers in Pharmacology - February 25, 2022 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research