Persistence of secondary prevention medications after acute ischemic stroke or transient ischemic attack in Chinese population: data from China National Stroke Registry
First author:Ruijun Ji
Corresponding author:Yongjun Wang
2013-06-01
Journal:Neurological Research
Publication type: Original Contributions
IF(IF): 2.448
PMID: 23317796 Link To Pubmed Full text Download
Although proven stroke secondary prevention medications are available, persistent use is required to be effective. The present study aimed to investigate the degree of secondary prevention medications persistence after acute ischemic stroke (AIS) or transient ischemic attack (TIA), factors influencing persistence and its association with stroke outcomes.