Abstract 15: Frequency and Predictors of Inappropriate Aspirin Prescribing for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease: Insights from the NCDR(R) PINNACLE Registry. [Session Title: Concurrent I Session C: Young Investigator Award Finalists Oral Abstract Presentations]
Conclusion: Inappropriate aspirin prescribing occurs in approximately one third of patients receiving aspirin for primary prevention. There is modest but significant practice-level variation. Our findings identify opportunities to improve evidence-based aspirin prescribing in primary CVD prevention.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Hira, R. S., Kennedy, K. F., Nambi, V., Jneid, H., Alam, M., Basra, S. S., Ho, M., Deswal, A., Ballantyne, C. M., Petersen, L. A., Virani, S. S. Tags: Session Title: Concurrent I Session C: Young Investigator Award Finalists Oral Abstract Presentations Source Type: research
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