Aspirin

AAspirin is used for its antiplatelet activity in the initial treatment of cardiovascular disorders such as angina pectoris and myocardial infarction and for the prevention of cardiovascular events in a variety of conditions or procedures for patients at risk.

  • Aspirin is used as part of the initial treatment of unstable angina.
  • It is given in the early treatment of myocardial infarction.
  • It may also be of some benefit in the initial treatment of acute ischaemic stroke.
  • It is of value for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular events in patients with stable or unstable angina or those with acute or prior myocardial infarction.
  • Aspirin reduces the risk of future serious vascular events, including stroke, in patients who have already suffered an ischaemic stroke or transient ischaemic attack.
  • It is of use in the long-term management of atrial fibrillation, for the prevention of stroke in patients with contraindications to warfarin or if there are no other risk factors for stroke.
  • It is recommended for use in preventing thrombotic complications associated with procedures such as angioplasty and coronary bypass grafting.

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