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We read with interest the commentary "Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease: Do not misinterpret the recommendations"(1). While we agree with Ms. Truong's first suggestion that ASA should not routinely be recommended for the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease, we have different perspectives on the other two questions that she addresses.
When should we o...
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Very well written article which presented good clinical questions.
It gives the exact situations when to offer the ASA for primary prevention which helps a lot in clinic. It also summarize good informations (evidence based) to give to patients when they ask questions about what they heard related to it.
It is also helpful to highlight the ongoing large studies (ARRIVE, ASCEND, ASPREE, ACCEPT-D) that we...
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