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  2. Aspirin - Wikipedia

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    In those with prior ischaemic stroke or acute myocardial infarction, daily low dose aspirin was associated with a 19% relative risk reduction of serious cardiovascular events (non-fatal myocardial infarction, non-fatal stroke, or vascular death).

  3. Ticagrelor - Wikipedia

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    In the US, ticagrelor is indicated to reduce the risk of stroke in people with acute ischemic stroke or high-risk transient ischemic attack. [5]In the EU, ticagrelor, co-administered with acetylsalicylic acid (aspirin), is indicated for the prevention of atherothrombotic events in adults with acute coronary syndromes or a history of myocardial infarction and a high risk of developing an ...

  4. Lacunar stroke - Wikipedia

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    Lacunar stroke or lacunar cerebral infarct (LACI) is the most common type of ischemic stroke, ... High dose aspirin can be given within 48 hours. For long term ...

  5. 8 Common Cardiovascular Diseases for Men & How to Prevent Them

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    Ischemic stroke. This is a stroke ... It’s referred to as chronic heart failure when it develops slowly over time or acute heart failure when it develops quickly. ... Low-dose aspirin therapy ...

  6. Daily low-dose aspirin has its benefits — and risks. Here's ...

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    Aspirin helps prevent blood clots from forming, which is the leading cause of heart attack and stroke, but the drug also carries a risk of bleeding. That risk can outweigh aspirin’s benefits in ...

  7. Management of acute coronary syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Patients with known coronary artery disease who have been prescribed nitroglycerin should promptly take one dose, and call emergency medical services if their symptoms do not improve within 2–5 minutes. Chewing non−enteric-coated aspirin is encouraged (unless there are contraindications). Patients should stay calmed in a comfortable position.

  8. Stroke - Wikipedia

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    Ischemic stroke is caused by interruption of the blood supply to the brain, while hemorrhagic stroke results from the rupture of a blood vessel or an abnormal vascular structure. About 87% of stroke is ischemic, with the rest being hemorrhagic. Bleeding can develop inside areas of ischemia, a condition known as "hemorrhagic transformation." It ...

  9. Acetylsalicylic acid/dipyridamole - Wikipedia

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    The combination acts as an extended release formulation and is primarily used for platelet inhibition in patients suffering, or at risk from, acute coronary events and stroke. [3] Its use has been shown to be better than the use of either dipyridamole or aspirin alone. [4]