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2020 Jul 10


Stroke

Cilostazol for Secondary Prevention of Stroke and Cognitive Decline: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Authors

McHutchison C, Blair GW, Appleton JP, Chappell FM, Doubal F, Bath PM, Wardlaw JM
Stroke. 2020 Jul 10:STROKEAHA120029454.
PMID: 32646330.

Abstract

Cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase 3' inhibitor, is used in Asia-Pacific countries for stroke prevention, but rarely used elsewhere. In addition to weak antiplatelet effects, it stabilizes endothelium, aids myelin repair and astrocyte-neuron energy transfer in laboratory models, effects that may be beneficial in preventing small vessel disease progression.