Why the study?
Do GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors have a role in stroke prevention?
Population
Patients with myocardial ischemia or cerebrovascular disease (stroke)
Design
Review
Authors
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Caution against GPIIb/IIIa inhibitor use for stroke prevention; leaves open the need for dedicated safety trials.
Do GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors have a role in stroke prevention?
This review highlights the potential and risks (hemorrhagic complications) of using GPIIb/IIIa inhibitors for stroke prevention, extrapolating from their success in acute coronary syndromes.
Saposnik et al. (2000) studied this question.
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