Journal article
Once versus twice daily aspirin after coronary bypass surgery: a randomized trial
Abstract
Essentials Coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) failure is associated with myocardial infarction and death. We tested whether more frequent dosing improves aspirin (ASA) response following CABG surgery. Twice-daily compared with once-daily dosing reduces ASA hyporesponsiveness after CABG surgery. The efficacy of twice-daily ASA needs to be tested in a trial powered for clinical outcomes.
SUMMARY: Background Acetyl-salicylic acid (ASA) …
Authors
Paikin JS; Hirsh J; Ginsberg JS; Weitz JI; Chan NC; Whitlock RP; Pare G; Eikelboom JW
Journal
Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, Vol. 15, No. 5, pp. 889–896
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
May 2017
DOI
10.1111/jth.13667
ISSN
1538-7933