Carotid Stenosis
Conditions
Brief summary
patients undergoing carotid stenting take dual anti platelet therapy to prevent thrombotic complications usually used drugs are aspirin plus clopidogrel but there are patients not respond so ticagrelor may be an effective and safe alternative
Interventions
Half of patients undergoing carotid stenting take ticagrelor+aspirin
Other half ofpatients undergoing carotid stenting take clopidogrel+aspirin
Patients with carotid stenosis will undergo carotid stenting
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Ischemis stroke of both sex. 2. More than 18 years. 3. Accepting all study requirements.
Exclusion criteria
1. Refuse to comply with all study requirements. 2. bleeding tendency or liver diseases
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| compare efficacy of ticagrelor and clopidogrel in patients undergoing carotid stenting | 15 days before carotid stenting | patients undergoing carotid stenting are divided into 2 groups comparing efficacy of ticagrelor and clopidogrel |
| Compare safety of ticagrelor and clopidogrel in patients undergoing carotid stenting | 15 days before carotid stenting | Patients undergoing carotid stenting are divided into two groups comparing safety of ticagrelor and clopidogrel |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pattern of carotid stenosis | 1 year | Incidence of carotid stenosis in patients come to Assiut university hospitals |