[The combination of acetylsalicylic acid and dipyridamole is more effective in secondary prevention following transient ischaemic attack or cerebral infarction: the debate is closed].

Abstract

The European/Australasian stroke prevention in reversible ischaemia trial (ESPRIT) confirms that long-term administration of the combination acetylsalicylic acid and dipyridamole is more effective than acetylsalicylic acid in reducing the risk of vascular events after cerebral ischaemia of arterial origin. The results of this study in combination with the results of previous studies have provided sufficient evidence for the use of this therapy in clinical practice.

• Authors: G J Luijckx, J H A De Keyser, J H A de Keyser
• Journal: Nederlands tijdschrift voor geneeskunde (Ned Tijdschr Geneeskd) Vol. 150 Issue 33 Pg. 1812-4 (Aug 19 2006) ISSN: 0028-2162 [Print] Netherlands
• Vernacular Title: Combinatie van acetylsalicylzuur en dipyridamol gunstig voor secundaire preventie na een 'transient ischaemic attack' of een herseninfarct; een debat beëindigd.
• PMID: 16967590 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anticoagulants
• Vasodilator Agents
• Dipyridamole
• Aspirin

Topics

• Anticoagulants (therapeutic use)
• Aspirin (administration & dosage)
• Cerebral Infarction (prevention & control)
• Dipyridamole (administration & dosage)
• Drug Therapy, Combination
• Humans
• Ischemic Attack, Transient (prevention & control)
• Preventive Medicine
• Vasodilator Agents (therapeutic use)