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Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Cuts Stroke Rate in Half Rivaroxaban Plus Aspirin Cuts Stroke Rate in Half
New results from the COMPASS trial show combination therapy reduced the ischemic stroke rate by 49% vs aspirin alone in patients with stable vascular disease, without increasing intracerebral bleeding.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 31, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
POINT: Success at Last for Dual Antiplatelet After Stroke, TIA POINT: Success at Last for Dual Antiplatelet After Stroke, TIA
A combination of clopidogrel plus aspirin reduced major ischemic events vs aspirin alone in patients with minor ischemic stroke or high-risk TIA in this long-awaited trial.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - May 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
Studies: Low-Dose Aspirin May Not Prevent Initial Heart Attack, Stroke
Taking a low-dose aspirin every day has long been known to cut the chances of another heart attack, stroke or other heart problem in people who already have had one, but the risks don’t outweigh the benefits for most other folks, major new research finds.
Although it’s been used for more than a century, aspirin’s value in many situations is still unclear. The latest studies are some of the largest and longest to test this pennies-a-day blood thinner in people who don’t yet have heart disease or a blood vessel-related problem.
One found that aspirin did not help prevent first strokes or heart attacks...
Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - August 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch aspirin Source Type: news
Preeclampsia Linked to Later Stroke Risk, Aspirin May Help Preeclampsia Linked to Later Stroke Risk, Aspirin May Help
Having preeclampsia or other forms of hypertension during pregnancy puts women at increased risk of later stroke, which may be mitigated by long-term use of aspirin, a new study suggests.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 3, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
PFO Closure After Stroke Shows Long-term Benefits PFO Closure After Stroke Shows Long-term Benefits
A new study shows a low rate of recurrent stroke with up to 17 years of follow-up. It also questions the need for lifelong use of aspirin in these patients.Medscape Medical News
Source: Medscape Medical News Headlines - January 29, 2019 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery News Source Type: news
New guidelines advise against taking Aspirin to prevent heart disease, first stroke
A new guideline from Heart and Stroke Foundation says a daily dose of Aspirin could do more harm than good for those at low risk of stroke or heart disease.
Source: CBC | Health - March 23, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: News/Health Source Type: news
Aspirin No Longer Recommended To Prevent First Heart Attack Or Stroke For Adults Over 60
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Source: WBZ-TV - Breaking News, Weather and Sports for Boston, Worcester and New Hampshire - April 27, 2022 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Health – CBS Boston Tags: Boston News Health Healthwatch Syndicated CBSN Boston Syndicated Local aspirin Dr. Mallika Marshall Source Type: news
Aspirin Plus Dipyridamole vs Aspirin Only in Ischemic StrokeAspirin Plus Dipyridamole vs Aspirin Only in Ischemic Stroke
Reports suggest that patients who suffer ischemic stroke while treated with aspirin have less severe strokes than those who aren't on aspirin. How does the addition of dipyridamole effect outcomes? BMC Neurology
Source: Medscape Today Headlines - January 18, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Neurology & Neurosurgery Journal Article Source Type: news
Adding Clopidogrel to Aspirin Therapy Reduces Risk of Second Stroke
Source: American Heart Association
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - February 12, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Clot Buster Safe for Stroke Patients on Blood Thinners
Fears that giving tPA to those taking aspirin or Plavix might raise risk of brain bleeds largely unfounded, researchers say
Source: HealthDay
Related MedlinePlus Pages: Blood Thinners, Stroke
Source: MedlinePlus Health News - March 14, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Who Is Taking Aspirin To Prevent Heart Attack Or Stroke? First Of Its Kind Study In Canada
A new study out of the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry shows a large population of healthy people are taking Aspirin to prevent cardiovascular disease, despite the fact that new literature shows it isn't as beneficial as once thought. Olga Szafran and Mike Kolber, in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Alberta, surveyed patients over the age of 50 at two clinics in Alberta. They found that more than 40 per cent of people who don't suffer from cardiovascular disease are popping pills daily to prevent a heart attack or stroke - a practice called primary prevention...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - March 21, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Heart Disease Source Type: news
Stroke Patients Likely Safe To Continue Blood Thinners Before Minor Surgery
A new guideline from the American Academy of Neurology advises that it is likely safe for patients to continue taking blood thinners like aspirin or warfarin before minor procedures such as a cataract operation, minor dental surgery or dermatological procedure. Developed with financial support from the American Academy of Neurology, the guideline appears in the 28 May issue of Neurology, the Academy's official journal...
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - May 30, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Stroke Source Type: news
Drug Combo May Reduce Risk of Second Stroke: Study
After small or mini-stroke, aspirin plus Plavix tied to lower odds of another event
Source: WebMD Health - June 26, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Daily low-dose aspirin can prevent heart attack and stroke but is often misused
Aspirin is often hailed as a wonder drug, thanks to its ability to help stave off heart attacks and clot-caused strokes. But fewer than half of people who could benefit from a daily low-dose aspirin take it, while many others take it when they shouldn't, reports the January 2014 Harvard Heart Letter.
If you don't have heart disease, but do have high blood pressure, diabetes, or other risk factors for heart disease, don't automatically assume that taking aspirin every day is a good idea. "A lot of people take aspirin who really shouldn't," says Dr. Christopher Cannon, a cardiologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital and profe...
Source: New Harvard Health Information - December 20, 2013 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Aspirin can't help a million heart patients
Previous NHS advice is reversed as people with a common heart condition are told not to take aspirin to guard against stroke
Source: Telegraph Health - June 17, 2014 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: heart attack aspirin stroke blood thinning Source Type: news
