Early dual antiplatelet therapy shows superior efficacy in reducing stroke recurrence compared with aspirin monotherapy.

Patients who take a commonly prescribed drug have been warned of four potential side effects. According to the NHS, these ...

In a large multicenter cohort, dual antiplatelet therapy showed the greatest 90 day benefit when started within 24 hours ...

A recent opinion paper concluded that timely revascularization and dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) are crucial in the ...

Clopidogrel is a generic prescription medication. It is FDA-approved to help prevent cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in certain adults. Specifically, clopidogrel is approved to ...

Dual antiplatelet therapy with clopidogrel plus low-dose aspirin has not been studied in a broad population of patients at high risk for atherothrombotic events. We randomly assigned 15,603 patients ...

Are you taking Clopidogrel? Are you aware of the dangers of combining Clopidogrel with certain foods, herbs, or alcohol? Drug-food-interactions are seldom discussed but can lead to undesirable side ...

Stroke is common during the first few weeks after a transient ischemic attack (TIA) or minor ischemic stroke. Combination therapy with clopidogrel and aspirin may provide greater protection against ...

The antiplatelet drug clopidogrel helps prevent stent-associated thrombosis, but the antiplatelet effects are quite variable and the clinical consequences can be serious. New findings show that the ...

Clopidogrel is prescribed to help prevent heart attack or stroke. It's a generic medication and is available as the brand-name drug Plavix. It comes as an oral tablet. The cost of clopidogrel can vary ...

The NHS states: "Like all medicines, clopidogrel can cause side effects, although not everyone gets them. These common side ...

Clopidogrel is prescribed to help prevent cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke in certain adults. It’s a generic medication that's available as the brand-name drug Plavix. The drug ...