most patients should get ASA for an acute ischemic stroke
July 2000
There's now stronger evidence that most patients should get ASA for an acute ischemic stroke.
Many patients take ASA to prevent recurrent stroke...but it's usually not given soon enough.
Starting ASA promptly after an ischemic stroke can significantly reduce the risk of disability or death.
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