PMID: 22340395Feb 22, 2012Paper

Current status of antiplatelet treatment before and after ischemic stroke, and an analysis of factors associated with antiplatelet treatment, in the Qingdao area of China

Chinese Medical Journal
Xin WangCheng-Ming Xing

Abstract

Stroke is the most common neurological disease in China, and antiplatelet treatment is important for primary and secondary prevention. This study aimed to describe the current status of antiplatelet treatment before, immediately after, and 1 month after ischemic stroke in the Qingdao area of China, and to determine the factors and potential barriers influencing use. A total of 1114 patients with acute ischemic stroke were enrolled from 11 hospitals in the Qingdao area. Patient demographic data, clinical data, and treatment before and after the stroke were recorded. Univariate analysis (two sample t-test or Mann-Whitney U test, and chi-square test) and multivariate Logistic regression analysis were used to determine the frequency of antiplatelet treatment, and factors associated with treatment, at three time points: before the stroke, in hospital after the stroke, and at 1-month follow-up. The frequency of antiplatelet treatment was 6.4% before the stroke, 91.5% in hospital, and 77.2% at 1 month. Aspirin pretreatment was independently associated with higher education level, higher income level, history of hyperlipidemia, and history of cerebral vascular disease. Antiplatelet treatment in hospital was independently associated wit...Continue Reading

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