September 18, 2015

Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin after ischemic stroke: A review of the evidence

Structured PICO

Does long-term dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel improve secondary prevention in patients with ischemic stroke or TIA?

P

Population

Patients with prior ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA)

I

Intervention

Long-term dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel

O

Outcome

Secondary prevention of ischemic stroke or TIAhard clinical

Long-term dual antiplatelet therapy with aspirin and clopidogrel is not supported by current evidence for widespread use in secondary stroke prevention.

Abstract

Currently available evidence does not substantiate the widespread use of long-term aspirin with clopidogrel for the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke or TIA.

Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin after ischemic stroke: A review of the evidence

Structured PICO

Abstract

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