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- Title
ASPIRIN - A WONDER.
- Authors
Hafizullah, Mohammad; Hafiz, Shazia
- Abstract
Aspirin is in use since 1758. Aspirin has got beneficial anti inflammatory and anti thrombotic effect (inhibition of thromboxane A2). There is a rich data to support its use in acute coronary syndrome and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. Most studies have shown the side effects of Aspirin as GI upset and bleeding. The exact role of Aspirin in primary prevention awaits further studies currently under process. The biggest challenge that faces the medical community is to identify patients who will derive the greatest benefits yet minimal harm ful side effects.
- Subjects
ASPIRIN; THROMBOXANES; ACUTE coronary syndrome; DRUG side effects; CARDIOVASCULAR disease prevention
- Publication
Pakistan Heart Journal, 2013, Vol 46, Issue 4, p225
- ISSN
0048-2706
- Publication type
Article