Abstract:BackgroundBased on available evidence and its benefit/risk balance, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is the first-line antiplatelet drug of choice for secondary prevention of cardiovascular events. It is recommended to be used at low doses, not exceeding 150 mg/day. This dosage has proved to be effective enough for the prevention of vascular events, both primary and secondary ones, whereas higher doses do not significantly increase the vascular protective effect but are associated with an increased risk of side-effe… Show more
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