Journal of the American College of Cardiology
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J. Am. Coll. Cardiol. · Sep 2003
Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study Clinical TrialA randomized trial of aspirin on the risk of embolic events in patients with infective endocarditis.
This study examined the effect of aspirin on the risk of embolic events in infective endocarditis (IE). ⋯ In endocarditis patients already receiving antibiotic treatment, the addition of aspirin does not appear to reduce the risk of embolic events and is likely associated with an increased risk of bleeding. Aspirin is not indicated in the early management of patients with IE.