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ArticleThrombosis journal2025

The mechanisms of efficacy and safety of Ginkgo biloba extract in acute ischemic stroke: a real-world study.

Xiangqian Huang, Xiaoming Zhang, Jiahao Song, Duo Lan, Mengqi Wang, Xunming Ji, Da Zhou, Ran Meng

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Xiangqian HuangDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Xiaoming ZhangDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Jiahao SongDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0001-7809-0187
Duo LanDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Mengqi WangDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Xunming JiDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China.
Da ZhouDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China. popdoctor@foxmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1376-4213
Ran MengDepartment of Neurology, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, 100053, China. victor65@126.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1190-4710

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National Natural Science Foundation of China 82171297
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

background and purposeAlthough Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) has been shown to be effective in treating acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in several clinical trials, concerns regarding adverse events, such as bleeding, have been raised. This study aimed to investigate the mechanisms by which GBE improves AIS prognosis, particularly its impact on platelet activity, coagulation function, and the potential risk of bleeding.

methodsThis real-world study consecutively enrolled 99 patients: 49 with internal jugular venous stenosis (IJVS) treated with GBE; 33 with AIS treated with GBE and low-dose aspirin; and 17 with AIS treated with low-dose aspirin alone. Plasma platelet aggregation and coagulation status were assessed before and after treatment. Major and minor bleeding events were recorded in the AIS group.

resultsIn the IJVS group, GBE specifically inhibited arachidonic acid (AA)-induced, but not ADP-induced, platelet aggregation, along with prolonged thrombin time (PT) and activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT). In the AIS group, the combined use of low-dose aspirin and GBE further reduced AA-induced platelet aggregation, mildly prolonged APTT, and was associated with an increased risk of minor bleeding events.

conclusionsThe therapeutic effect of GBE in AIS may, in part, be attributed to its ability to enhance the antiplatelet action of aspirin, particularly in inhibiting AA-induced platelet aggregation. However, the potential for increased bleeding risk warrants further investigation.

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Bleeding eventsCoagulation functionGinkgo biloba extractPlatelet aggregation

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