Platelet-Inhibitor Drug Trial in Coronary Angioplasty

Summary

To determine the effectiveness of dipyridamole and aspirin in prevention of restenosis of the dilated lesion in patients who had undergone percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA). Secondary aims were to determine the effectiveness of platelet inhibitor therapy in reducing the incidence of coronary events and the severity and incidence of angina.

Timeline

Start

1983-09

Primary completion

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Completion

1988-09

Drugs

Indications