[Abstract Only] Study Shows Widespread Use of Aspirin for Primary Prevention of CV Disease Despite Few Benefits

Prevalence of Aspirin Use for Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease in the United States: Results From the 2017 National Health Interview Survey – Annals of Internal Medicine (link to abstract – $ for full-text)

Commentaries: Widespread aspirin use despite few benefits, high risks – Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (free) AND Many Americans mistakenly use aspirin to prevent heart disease – Reuters (free) AND Older Adults Should Reevaluate Daily Aspirin – MedicalResearch.com (free) AND Millions still take aspirin for their heart without a doctor’s recommendation, research suggests – CNN (free)

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New pub out today in @AnnalsofIM. Our main finding: aspirin use for primary prevention is widespread among groups at risk for harm. https://t.co/s9h9BhjYgz

— Colin O'Brien (@ColinWOBrien) July 22, 2019