Research Article

Comparison of Ticagrelor and Clopidogrel in Elective Coronary Stenting: A Double Blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Table 3

Baseline medications of patients in the clopidogrel and ticagrelor groups, n (%).

ClopidogrelTicagrelor value
(n = 223)(n = 214)

Statins219 (98.2%)210 (98.1%)1
Beta-blockers154 (69.1%)132 (61.7%)0.109
Diuretics29 (13%)22 (10.3%)0.456
Calcium channel blockers47 (21.1%)41 (19.2%)0.635
Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors32 (14.3%)13 (6.1%)0.005
Angiotensin II receptor blockers86 (38.6%)93 (43.5%)0.331
Nitrates75 (33.6%)106 (49.5%)0.001
Proton pump inhibitors78 (35%)85 (39.7%)0.323