Dr. Barry Dworkin

Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it

Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 23, 2023

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Source:
Aspirin can help reduce risk of second heart attack, but study finds less than half of eligible adults take it

Reference:
Aspirin for Secondary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in 51 Low-, Middle-, and High-Income Countries

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