A global view of atherothrombosis: Baseline characteristics in the Clopidogrel for High Atherothrombotic Risk and Ischemic Stabilization, Management, and Avoidance (CHARISMA) trial

The CHARISMA trial will further characterize atherothrombosis and provide insight into the role of dual antiplatelet therapy in improving outcomes in patients with multiple risk factors or established vascular disease. Of note, the rates of obesity and diabetes in patients with atherothrombosis throughout the world are particularly alarming.