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Saturday, June 30, 2012

BENEFITS VS. RISK OF ASPIRIN THERAPY

Low dose aspirin has been shown to be of benefit as secondary prevention (preventing second events) in people who have suffered heart attacks or strokes. It is also of benefit as primary prevention (preventing first events) in patients with cardiovascular risk factors though it's use should be balanced by a slightly increased risk of bleeding and gastric irritation.


POSTED BY:  STEVEN AJLUNI, MD 

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