Help Optimize Antiplatelet Meds After an Ischemic Stroke
July 2026
About 1 in 4 ischemic stroke survivors will suffer another stroke...and you can help ensure they get correct secondary prevention meds.
Appropriate antiplatelet therapy depends on stroke severity and bleeding risk.
For example, usually expect dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) initially for milder strokes (NIH Stroke Scale ≤5) or high-risk transient ischemic attacks (ABCD2 score ≥4)...since these have lower bleeding risk.
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