Review
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World J Neurol. Dec 28, 2013; 3(4): 97-114
Published online Dec 28, 2013. doi: 10.5316/wjn.v3.i4.97
Figure 1
Figure 1 Medical and surgical treatments which have been proved to be effective for secondary prevention after stroke or transient ischaemic attacks in the last decades. OAC: Oral anticoagulants; CEA: Carotid endarterectomy; AF: Atrial fibrillation.
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Figure 2 Old and new antiplatelet agents and their mechanism of action. PAR1: Proteinase activated receptor 1; ADP: Adenosine diphosphate; TXA2: Thromboxane A2; cAMP: Cyclic adenosine monophosphate; COX1: Cyclooxygenase-1; 5-HT2A: 5-hydroxytryptamine (serotinin) receptor 2A.
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Figure 3 Vitamin K antagonist and new anticoagulant mechanism of action. F: Factor.