[Primary prevention of coronary heart disease with aspirin].

Abstract

According to the meta-analysis and the results of the two studies with the highest power, aspirin is effective in primary prevention of coronary heart disease. These beneficial effects, however, are at least partially outweighed by unwanted effects-such as intense gastrointestinal bleeding and hemorrhagic stroke. These side effects remain constant with increasing risk of coronary heart disease, whereas the protective effects increase. If an annual risk of coronary heart disease of < or = 0.6% exists, aspirin is normally not indicated; for a risk of 0.7-1.4% the facts should be discussed with the patient. If a risk of > or = 1.5% exists, aspirin should be given.

• Authors: W Kübler
• Journal: Zeitschrift fur Kardiologie (Z Kardiol) Vol. 93 Suppl 2 Pg. II33-6 ( 2004) ISSN: 0300-5860 [Print] Germany
• Vernacular Title: Primäre Prävention der koronaren Herzkrankheit mit Aspirin.
• PMID: 15021994 (Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
• Aspirin

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Aspirin (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Clinical Trials as Topic
• Coronary Disease (etiology, prevention & control)
• Coronary Thrombosis (etiology, prevention & control)
• Female
• Germany
• Humans
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors (adverse effects, therapeutic use)
• Risk
• Treatment Outcome