Medical prevention of stroke and stroke recurrence in patients with TIA and minor stroke
Weber R et al. - Aspirin plus extended-release dipyridamole and clopidogrel are more effective than aspirin and should be used in patients with a high risk of recurrent stroke. Oral anticoagulation is highly effective in patients with a cardiac source of embolism. Treatment of risk factors such as arterial hypertension and high cholesterol is even more important in secondary stroke prevention than in primary prevention. [more...]
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