antiplatelet/atrophy

OBJECTIVE Dual antiplatelet therapy (DAT) with clopidogrel and aspirin has been shown to confer greater protection against early neurological deterioration (END) and early recurrent ischemic stroke (ERIS) than aspirin alone in patients who have experienced an acute ischemic stroke. However, few

To determine if use of antiplatelet or anticoagulant (AP/AC) medication influences visual acuity in patients with active neovascular age-related macular degeneration (N-AMD). Retrospective analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial. Setting: Multicenter. Total of 330 patients with active

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the incidence of and risk factors for subretinal hemorrhages in age-related macular degeneration (AMD) patients on anticoagulation or antiplatelet therapy. METHODS Retrospective, observational case series. METHODS We retrospectively reviewed the medical and photographic records

There is a lack of studies on anticoagulant plus antiplatelet therapy for acute ischemic stroke. The present study made a pilot effort to investigate the efficacy and safety of argatroban plus dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in patients with acute posterior circulation ischemic stroke (PCIS). We

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this study was to examine the effect of antiplatelet therapy on the initial severity and the acute outcome of intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). METHODS The authors reviewed records of 251 consecutive patients hospitalized in their cerebrovascular center within 24 hours after

To evaluate the prevalence and risk factors of antiplatelet drug resistance and its association with early neurological deterioration (END) and recurrent ischemic stroke (RIS) in patients with acute minor stroke. Antiplatelet drug resistance was assessed by platelet aggregation assay in 426 patients

OBJECTIVE Aspirin early after intravenous thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke increases the risk of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (SICH), without influencing functional outcome at 3 months. The effect of aspirin on early neurological deterioration (END) was explored as a post hoc analysis of

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the association between use of antiplatelet or anticoagulant drugs and retinal or subretinal hemorrhage in participants with neovascular age-related macular degeneration (AMD) in the Comparison of AMD Treatments Trials (CATT). METHODS Cohort study within

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this experimental study was to investigate the role of vitamin supplements (Ocuvite, Vitalux Omega, and Nutrof Total) as possible inhibitors of the onset of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). METHODS The anti-aggregating effect of each vitamin was determined against

Chronic kidney disease (CKD), defined as reduced glomerular filtration rate and/or proteinuria, is a serious worldwide health problem. The incidence and prevalence of CKD are increasing with age, and patients with CKD are a population at very high risk for developing stroke. CKD may increase the