PMID: 11898498Mar 20, 2002Paper

Choices in medical management for prevention of acute ischemic stroke

Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports
J D Fleck, J Biller

Abstract

Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability. Although advances are being made in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, its prevention is equally as important. Identification and management of risk factors are essential. Medical therapy is also helpful in the secondary prevention of ischemic stroke. There are currently four platelet-antiaggregating agents used to prevent ischemic stroke: aspirin, aspirin plus dipyridamole, clopidogrel, and ticlopidine. The relevant studies proving their efficacy are noted, as are some of their similarities and differences. The use of warfarin is also discussed.

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