Longitudinal study on low-dose aspirin versus placebo administration in silent brain infarcts: the silence study [PDF]
Background. We investigated low-dose aspirin (ASA) efficacy and safety in subjects with silent brain infarcts (SBIs) in preventing new cerebrovascular (CVD) events as well as cognitive impairment. Methods.
Altieri, Marta +28 more
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The role of cilostazol, a phosphodiesterase 3 inhibitor, on oocyte maturation and subsequent pregnancy in mice. [PDF]
It is important to identify effective contraceptive drugs that cause minimal disruption to physiological processes. Phosphodiesterase 3 (PDE3) inhibitors suppress meiosis in oocytes by decreasing the level of cAMP and blocking the extrusion of the first ...
Min Li +8 more
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Factors associated with intracerebral hemorrhage after thrombolytic therapy for ischemic stroke pooled analysis of placebo data from the Stroke-Acute Ischemic NXY Treatment (SAINT) I and SAINT II trials [PDF]
<p><b>Background and Purpose:</b> A number of factors have been associated with postthrombolysis intracerebral hemorrhage, but these have varied across studies.</p> <p><b>Methods:</b> We examined patients with
Cucchiara, B. +8 more
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Cilostazol in patients with heart failure and preserved ejection fraction—The CLIP‐HFpEF trial
• Cilostazol is an oral PDE‐3 inhibitor that may have advantageous effects in heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF). • Cilostazol significantly improved short‐term heart failure‐related health status scores (KCCQ‐12) and NT‐proBNP levels when compared to placebo.
Norman Aiad +9 more
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Cilostazol has previously been shown to reduce liver steatosis and enhance hepatic perfusion. We investigated the effects of cilostazol after major hepatectomy in a steatotic rat model. Six weeks prior to surgery, Sprague–Dawley rats were fed with a high-
Sebastian Holländer +7 more
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A Paclitaxel-Eluting Stent for the Prevention of Coronary Restenosis [PDF]
Background Intimal hyperplasia and resulting restenosis limit the efficacy of coronary stenting. We studied a coronary stent coated with the antiproliferative agent paclitaxel as a means of preventing restenosis.
Choi, D +11 more
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ABSTRACT Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a debilitating neurodegenerative condition characterized by progressive cognitive impairment, memory deterioration, and neuronal dysfunction. Its complex pathophysiology involves multiple interlinked processes, including amyloid‐β (Aβ) aggregation, tau hyperphosphorylation, oxidative stress, neuroinflammation ...
Amandeep Thakur +6 more
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Cilostazol attenuates ovariectomy-induced bone loss by inhibiting osteoclastogenesis. [PDF]
Cilostazol has been reported to alleviate the metabolic syndrome induced by increased intracellular adenosine 3',5'-cyclic monophosphate (cAMP) levels, which is also associated with osteoclast (OC) differentiation. We hypothesized that bone loss might be
Ke Ke +6 more
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Newer agents in antiplatelet therapy: a review. [PDF]
Antiplatelet therapy remains the mainstay in preventing aberrant platelet activation in pathophysiological conditions such as myocardial infarction, ischemia, and stroke.
Holinstat, Michael, Yeung, Jennifer
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Abstract Background The effectiveness of platelet‐rich plasma (PRP) injections in chronic tendinopathies remains debated. Although the product's characteristics play a role, the impact of postinjection recommendations remains poorly investigated. Objective To establish principles and guidelines for post‐PRP injection rehabilitation and return to ...
Vincent Gremeaux +12 more
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