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Effect of Alteplase Thrombolysis on Coagulation Function and Nerve Function of Patients with Ischemic Stroke
CONCLUSION: Alteplase thrombolysis showed benefits in mitigating the coagulation function and nerve function damage of patients with ischemic stroke, especially within 3 hours after the onset, with a high safety profile.PMID:35586691 | PMC:PMC9110162 | DOI:10.1155/2022/9440271
Source: Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine - May 19, 2022 Category: Complementary Medicine Authors: Hong-Ying Zhao Guo-Tao Yang Hui-Fang Zhang Wen-Hao Wang Source Type: research

Role of Antiplatelet Therapy in Stroke Prevention in Patients With Atrial Fibrillation.
Authors: Manaktala R, Kluger J Abstract Patients with atrial fibrillation are at increased risk of having a cardioembolic stroke. The use of oral anticoagulation is now well established to prevent strokes in patients with atrial fibrillation and a CHA2DS2-VASc (congestive heart failure, hypertension, age ≥75 years [2 points], diabetes mellitus, prior stroke/transient ischemic attack or thromboembolism [2 points], vascular disease, age 65 to 74 years, and sex category) score of greater than 1, beyond sex. However, the role of antiplatelet therapy, specifically aspirin in low-risk patients or as an alternative to o...
Source: Journal of the American Osteopathic Association - November 29, 2017 Category: Complementary Medicine Tags: J Am Osteopath Assoc Source Type: research