For patients with ischemic stroke status-post decompressive hemi-craniectomy, when should they start aspirin for secondary stroke prevention?

For patients with ischemic stroke status-post decompressive hemi-craniectomy, when should they start aspirin for secondary stroke prevention? POD 5? POD 7?

Answer from: at Academic Institution

The practical answer to the question would be when the patient is alert enough to be able to swallow safely so an actual number of days cannot be given. It will be different for each patient.

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at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
From what I have seen, many patients required dobh...

Answer from: at Community Practice

Aspirin can also be given rectally.

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