Study Finds Adding Blood Thinners to Clot-Busting Meds Does Not Improve Stroke Outcomes
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Medical News Today
A study from the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis found that adding blood thinners to clot-busting medication did not improve outcomes for people with ischemic stroke. The research, presented at the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024, involved participants receiving standard clot-busting medication and either a blood thinner or a placebo. The study showed that the addition of blood thinners did not improve physical function at 90 days after a stroke, and the trial was stopped after the first 500 participants. Despite the negative outcome, the study also revealed that the blood thinners did not significantly increase the risk of bleeding into the brain, providing valuable insights for future research in ischemic stroke treatment.