Safety and Efficacy of Intravenous Tirofiban as Antiplatelet Premedication for Stent-Assisted Coiling in Acutely Ruptured Intracranial Aneurysms.

Sang Hyeon Kim J-H Choi M Kang J-K Cha J-T Huh

Published in: AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology (2015)

In our study, tirofiban showed a low risk of symptomatic hemorrhagic or thromboembolic complications. Tirofiban may offer a safe and effective alternative as an antiplatelet premedication during stent-assisted coiling of acutely ruptured intracranial aneurysms.

Keyphrases

subarachnoid hemorrhage
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endovascular treatment
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low dose
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