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- Title
Aspirin for prevention of cardiovascular events in a general population screened for a low ankle brachial index: a randomized controlled trial.
- Authors
Fowkes, F Gerald R; Price, Jacqueline F; Stewart, Marlene C W; Butcher, Isabella; Leng, Gillian C; Pell, Alistair C H; Sandercock, Peter A G; Fox, Keith A A; Lowe, Gordon D O; Murray, Gordon D; Aspirin for Asymptomatic Atherosclerosis Trialists
- Abstract
A low ankle brachial index (ABI) indicates atherosclerosis and an increased risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events. Screening for a low ABI can identify an asymptomatic higher risk group potentially amenable to preventive treatments.
- Publication
JAMA, 2010, Vol 303, Issue 9, p841
- ISSN
1538-3598
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1001/jama.2010.221