Focused Update on Aspirin for Primary Stroke Prevention in Korean Clinical Practice Guidelines for Stroke.
- Author:
Jaseong KOO
1
;
Sang Won HAN
;
Hahn Young KIM
;
Jong Moo PARK
;
Yong Jin CHO
;
Kyusik KANG
;
Kyung Ho YU
;
Joung Ho RHA
;
Ji Hoe HEO
;
Sun Uck KWON
;
Chang Wan OH
;
Hee Joon BAE
;
Byung Chul LEE
;
Byung Woo YOON
;
Keun Sik HONG
Author Information
1. Department of Neurology, Catholic University College of Medicine, Seoul, Korea.
- Publication Type:Practice Guideline ; Review
- Keywords:
Stroke;
Practice guideline;
Primary prevention;
Aspirin;
Diabetes;
Peripheral arterial disease
- MeSH:
Aspirin;
Cardiovascular Diseases;
Humans;
Peripheral Arterial Disease;
Primary Prevention;
Stroke
- From:Journal of the Korean Neurological Association
2011;29(4):277-284
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
The first edition of the Korean clinical practice guidelines for primary stroke prevention reflects evidence published before June 2007. Since then, several clinical studies and meta-analyses have been conducted to determine the efficacy of aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease including stroke. The aim of this guideline update is to provide timely recommendations taking into consideration the new evidence. Three clinical studies and four meta-analyses performed between July 2007 and November 2010 were identified and included for updating the guidelines. The main finding was a lack of aspirin efficacy for primary stroke prevention in patients with diabetes or peripheral arterial disease. We have summarized the new evidence and revised our recommendations for aspirin for primary stroke prevention. New evidence will need to be reflected continuously in future guideline updates.
