Dr. Barry Dworkin

ASA not helpful as a primary prevention measure to reduce risk of first heart attack or stroke according to studies

Health Headlines Commentary for August 27, 2018

Source:

Aspirin disappoints for avoiding first heart attack, stroke

Reference:

Use of aspirin to reduce risk of initial vascular events in patients at moderate risk of cardiovascular disease (ARRIVE): a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial

Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus

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