Abstract 231: Under Utilization of Aspirin for Primary Prevention [Poster Session II]
Conclusion: Aspirin is being under-utilized as part of primary prevention strategy. The presence of diabetes and an elderly patient often prompts a recommendation for aspirin use. A conscious effort should be made by hospital based care providers to ensure that the appropriate preventive strategies are part of their discharge medication list.
Source: Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes - Category: Cardiology Authors: Gopalakrishnan, M., Silva-Palacios, F., Villines, D., Klein, L. Tags: Poster Session II Source Type: research
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