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Stroke Prevention- Still Confusion?

August 29, 2008


Recurrence of stroke is disabling event and prevention of such event is important. S MATCH trial showed increased bleeding in patients taking combination of aspirin with Clopidogrel . This study looked at combination of aspirin plus extended release Dipyridamole compared to clopidogel. Study concludes that there is no difference in using either drugs. Aspirin dose used is only 50 mg daily. What do we do with our stroke patient?"For stroke prevention,/ use an antiplatelet drug./ Treat hypertension" Read more.
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