Antiplatelet therapy in ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack

Authors

  • Suppata Maytharakcheep Prasat Neurological Institute
  • Thanaboon Worakijthamrongchai

Keywords:

ischemic stroke, TIA, antiplatelet

Abstract

Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability and mortality worldwide. In Thailand, the prevalence of stroke is estimated to be 2.7% among elders (aged more than 65 years old). Antiplatelet therapy has been used as a key component in management of non-cardioembolic stroke and transient ischemic attack (TIA). There are various types of antiplatelet agents that had been studied including monotherapy and combination-therapy. The aim of this topic is to summarize the clinical evidences of five antiplatelet agents including aspirin, aspirin-dipyridamole, clopidogrel, ticagrelor, and cilostazol that are the most mentioned in current practice guidelines and in stroke congress.

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Maytharakcheep S, Worakijthamrongchai T. Antiplatelet therapy in ischemic stroke and transient ischemic attack. J Thai Stroke Soc [Internet]. 2020 Aug. 25 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];19(2):31. Available from: https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jtss/article/view/244233

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