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Archive Home > 2012 > September > 20 > Aspirin-clopidogrel combo is no better to prevent strokes

Aspirin-clopidogrel combo is no better to prevent strokes


September 20, 2012

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke has funded a study that suggests taking the antiplatelet drug clopidogrel in addition to aspirin is no more effective in preventing recurring lacunar strokes than taking aspirin alone.

Lacunar strokes are caused by a small branch of....

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