Optimization of antiplatelet/antithrombotic therapy for secondary stroke prevention

oleh: Srivastava Padma

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2010-01-01

Deskripsi

Role of antiplatelet therapy in secondary stroke prevention is of major significance. Antiplatelet agents predominantly in use are aspirin, clopidogrel, and combination regimes. The review focuses on the optimization of antiplatelet regimen based on evidence obtained from randomized-controlled trials, on different antiplatelet regimes and the risk assessment that may be unique to each patient.