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Episode: Gregory W. Albers, MD / S. Claiborne “Clay” Johnston, MD, PhD - Mastering the Use of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy for Preventing Recurrent Stroke: How Well Do Your Current Strategies Match With the Experts?
Description: Go online to PeerView.com/SPE860 to view the activity, download slides and practice aids, and complete the post-test to earn credit. The latest stroke statistics estimate that about 800,000 individuals in the United States experience a stroke each year. Furthermore, about 20% of all strokes are recurrent, and many of these patients previously experienced a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA). Recurrence is greatest within the first 24 to 48 hours, but the risk remains elevated for months, even years, after the initial event. The American Heart Association (AHA) and American Stroke Association (ASA) recently updated their guidelines for stroke prevention to...