Stroke Minimization through Additive Anti-atherosclerotic Agents in Routine Treatment (SMAART): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Stroke Minimization through Additive Anti-atherosclerotic Agents in Routine Treatment (SMAART): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Abstract Background There is an unprecedented rise in the prevalence of stroke in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Secondary prevention guidelines recommend that antihypertensive, statin and antiplatelet therapy be initiated promptly after ischemic stroke and adhered to in a persistent fashion to achieve o...

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Main Authors: Fred Stephen Sarfo, Osei Sarfo-Kantanka, Sheila Adamu, Vida Obese, Jennifer Voeks, Raelle Tagge, Vipin Sethi, Bruce Ovbiagele
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-03-01
Series:Trials
Subjects:
Polypill
Secondary risk reduction
Stroke
Low- and middle-income countries
Carotid intima-media thickness
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13063-018-2564-0

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