Safety and efficacy of dual antiplatelet drugs for stent-assisted embolization on risk of stroke and prognosis in patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: One center results of CIAP-5 clinical trial
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Safety and efficacy of dual antiplatelet drugs for stent-assisted embolization on risk of stroke and prognosis in patients with ruptured intracranial aneurysms: One center results of CIAP-5 clinical trial
Although stent-assisted coiling embolization (SAC) has been associated with a higher risk of ischemic and hemorrhagic complications, the use of SAC continues to rise for treating ruptured intracranial aneurysms (RIAs). This study aims to assess the safety and effectiveness of dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) in the context of RIAs.
Methods
We conducted a retrospective analysis at a single center, involving patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (aSAH) between May 1, 2017 and December 31, 2021. Patients were categorized into two groups: the SAC group and the non-SAC (NSC) group. Patients in the SAC group received DAPT. We compared modified Rankin Scale (mRS) score, along with hemorrhagic and ischemic complications, between the two groups to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DAPT for SAC.
Results
The study included a total of 541 patients, of whom 38 (7.0%) experienced hemorrhagic complications and 48 (8.9%) developed ischemic complications. Additionally, 99 (18.3%) and 84 (15.5%) had poor clinical outcomes at discharge and 6 months, respectively. However, no statistically significant differences were observed between the two groups. Our analysis revealed that aneurysm location in the posterior circulation was a significant risk factor for an unfavorable prognosis when antiplatelet drugs were used following SAC (p = 0.025).
Conclusions
Administering antiplatelet drugs after SAC for RIAs has demonstrated both safety and effectiveness. However, caution should be exercised when considering this treatment strategy for RIAs located in the posterior circulation due to the potentially elevated risk.
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