CAPRIE-CABG substudy
CAPRIE-CABG substudy
A trial comparing clopidogrel and aspirin for reducing recurrent ischemic events in patients with previous cardiac surgery.Primary endpoints
First-time ischaemic stroke, acute MI or vascular death.
Conclusion
In post-CABG patients with coronary heart disease, long-term clopidogrel is more effective than aspirin in preventing recurrent ischaemic events.