Aspirin Resistance in Chinese Stroke Patients Increased the Rate of Recurrent Stroke and other Vascular Events

Xingyang Yi, Qiang Zhou, Jing Lin, Lifen Chi

International Journal of Stroke · 2012 · 73 citations · 14 references

Abstract

Aspirin resistance is common in Chinese patient taking antiplatelet medications. Diabetes and high LDL may induce platelet activation and thrombosis and increase the occurrence of aspirin resistance. Patients who are detected to be aspirin resistant are at a greater risk of clinically important vascular events.

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