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Journal of the American College of Cardiology (JACC)
In this randomized trial of 1,010 patients with stable DES undergoing noncardiac surgery, perioperative aspirin continuation showed no significant reduction in major adverse cardiac events compared to complete antiplatelet cessation.
Anesthesiology December 10th 2024
Healthgrades for Professionals
Recent survey findings reveal that nearly one-third of adults aged 60 and older take daily aspirin for primary prevention of heart disease, despite updated guidelines advising against it for those without prior cardiovascular events.
Cardiology July 9th 2024
The New England Journal of Medicine
In this pivotal trial, apixaban, when used for subclinical atrial fibrillation, demonstrated a 0.63 hazard ratio for stroke or systemic embolism compared to aspirin, indicating a significant reduction in stroke risk at the expense of increased bleeding risk.
Cardiology January 17th 2024
Epoch Health
Recent research reveals aspirin’s significant impact on reducing cancer mortality and preventing metastatic spread, offering a promising addition to cancer therapy protocols.
Oncology, Medical January 16th 2024