Clopidogrel beats aspirin preventing heart attacks

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Clopidogrel is more effective than aspirin at preventing heart attacks and strokes in patients with coronary artery disease. A meta-analysis of nearly 29,000 patients found clopidogrel reduced major cardiovascular events by 14% compared to aspirin, with similar safety and bleeding risks. This finding could lead to changes in medical guidelines, as clopidogrel is affordable and widely available, potentially impacting the global fight against cardiovascular disease.


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