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Rationale and design of the PreventIon of CArdiovascular events in iSchemic Stroke patients with high risk of cerebral hemOrrhage (PICASSO) study: A randomized controlled trial
DiscussionPreventIon of CArdiovascular events in iSchemic Stroke patients with high risk of cerebral hemOrrhage is the largest secondary stroke prevention trial for informing antiplatelet therapy and lipid management in patients at high risk of haemorrhagic stroke.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - June 4, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Keun‐Sik Hong, Bum Joon Kim, Jun‐Young Lee, Sun U. Kwon, Tags: Protocol Source Type: research

Cilostazol research in Asia: can it be applied to European and American patients?
Cilostazol is an antiplatelet drug often used in Asian countries like Korea, Japan, and China. However, it is rarely used in the west. Cilostazol inhibits phosphodiesterase, increases cyclic AMP concentrations, and consequently inhibits platelet aggregation. Interestingly, it also has vasodilatory activity, inhibits vascular smooth muscle proliferation, and protects the endothelium. Studies in Asia have shown that cilostazol is effective in the secondary prevention of stroke. Moreover, it is significantly less likely to cause bleeding complications than aspirin. Additional trials have shown that cilostazol is effective in ...
Source: International Journal of Stroke - March 4, 2015 Category: Neurology Authors: Jong S. Kim, Sun U. Kwon, Shinichiro Uchiyama Tags: Leading Opinion (Invited) Source Type: research

Protocol for Cilostazol Stroke Prevention Study for Antiplatelet Combination (CSPS.com): a randomized, open‐label, parallel‐group trial
DiscussionThe CSPS.com is expected to provide evidence indicating whether secondary IS prevention in high‐risk patients can be improved by using DAPT involving cilostazol.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - December 8, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Kazunori Toyoda, Shinichiro Uchiyama, Haruhiko Hoshino, Kazumi Kimura, Hideki Origasa, Hiroaki Naritomi, Kazuo Minematsu, Takenori Yamaguchi, Tags: Protocols Source Type: research

The efficacy and safety of cilostazol in ischemic stroke patients with peripheral arterial disease (SPAD): protocol of a randomized, double‐blind, placebo‐controlled multicenter trial
ConclusionThe SPAD trial is the first study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of dual antiplatelet agents, aspirin plus cilostazol, in comparison with aspirin alone in patients with both ischemic stroke or TIA and PAD. Results from this trial will provide important information on the merit of adding cilostazol to aspirin for slowing down progression of atherosclerosis in patients with ischemic stroke and PAD.
Source: International Journal of Stroke - November 14, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Jiann‐Shing Jeng, Yu Sun, Jiunn‐Tay Lee, Ruey‐Tay Lin, Chih‐Hung Chen, Helen L. Po, Huey‐Juan Lin, Chung‐Hsiang Liu, Ming‐Hui Sun, Mu‐Chien Sun, Chang‐Ming Chern, Li‐Ming Lien, Hou‐Chang Chiu, Han‐Hwa Hu, Hung‐Yi Chiou, Sien‐Ts Tags: Protocols Source Type: research