Journal article
Aspirin in coronary artery surgery: 1-year results of the Aspirin and Tranexamic Acid for Coronary Artery Surgery trial
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Aspirin may reduce the risk of vascular graft thrombosis after cardiovascular surgery. We previously reported the 30-day results of a trial evaluating aspirin use before coronary artery surgery. Here we report the 1-year outcomes evaluating late thrombotic events and disability-free survival.
METHODS: Using a factorial design, we randomly assigned patients undergoing coronary artery surgery to receive aspirin or placebo and …
Authors
Myles PS; Smith JA; Kasza J; Silbert B; Jayarajah M; Painter T; Cooper DJ; Marasco S; McNeil J; Bussières JS
Journal
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Vol. 157, No. 2, pp. 633–640
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
2 2019
DOI
10.1016/j.jtcvs.2018.08.114
ISSN
0022-5223