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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

Efficacy and Safety of Ticagrelor Compared to Clopidogrel in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Meta-Analysis.
CONCLUSION: The TA treatment in the European and American populations is more beneficial and safer than CA treatment. However, although the Asian population has this benefit, the risk of bleeding is significantly increased as well, and care should be taken when choosing antiplatelet drugs. PMID: 32534561 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - June 13, 2020 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Wu H, Xiang X, Li D, Shen S, Li X Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

Oral antiplatelet and anticoagulant agents in the prevention and management of ischemic stroke.
Abstract Despite numerous advances over the last 50 years, stroke continues to be a leading cause of death and disability worldwide. The treatment and prevention of stroke has undergone extensive study, and significant advances in medical management have occurred within the past decade principally with the development of new classes of orally active anticoagulant drugs. Here we review these recent breakthroughs and the varying roles of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents in the prevention and management of different ischemic stroke subtypes, as well as describe the benefits and ongoing challenges to incorporati...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - December 20, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Shrestha S, Coy S, Bekelis K Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

Antiplatelet treatment in stroke: new insights.
CONCLUSIONS: Treatment with an antiplatelet agent is recommended to reduce recurrent stroke and death in patients with a non-cardioembolic ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack. Moreover, clinicians should carefully assess the pros and cons in each case and individualize the need for prolonged dual antiplatelet therapy. PMID: 27291399 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - June 8, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Milionis H, Liontos A, Vemmos K, Spengos K Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

P2Y12 receptor antagonists: which one to choose? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Conclusion: Newer P2Y12 receptor antagonists are associated with better cardiovascular outcomes in patients with ACS and/or undergoing PCI. Prasugrel use resulted in higher major bleeding rates and no overall mortality benefit compared with clopidogrel. PMID: 27290917 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - June 7, 2016 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Briasoulis A, Telila T, Palla M, Siasos G, Tousoulis D Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research

Clopidogrel, Aspirin and Proton Pump Inhibition after Percutaneous Valve Implants: An Update.
Conclusions: TAVR is a new technology that compresses a tissue valve onto an expandable stent. Technical and procedural issues have been solved, but strokes and major bleeding still affect patients' life despite double antiplatelet therapy given to reduce MACCE. To balance pros and cons, antithrombotic therapy with Warfarin or new anticoagulants can be used in patients with previous AF or NOAF to prevent stroke; while single antiplatelet with PPI is a better alternative in patients with liver disease, gastric ulcer or drug abuse to avoid bleeding events. While waiting for randomized trials, a tailored therapy based upon ph...
Source: Current Pharmaceutical Design - December 4, 2012 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Fusari M Tags: Curr Pharm Des Source Type: research