High blood pressure & cardiovascular prevention : the official journal of the Italian Society of Hypertension
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High Blood Press Cardiovasc Prev · Aug 2019
Meta AnalysisAspirin Efficacy in Primary Prevention: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
The role of aspirin as a means of primary prevention remains controversial. ⋯ Aspirin use in primary prevention has resulted in a lower incidence of MACE and MI without significantly effecting cerebrovascular events. However, aspirin was associated with a higher bleeding risk. Use of aspirin as a means of primary prevention should be thoroughly discussed with patients and pursued based on the risk of cardiovascular disease while also considering bleeding risk.