Effect of aspirin in patients with established asymptomatic carotid atherosclerosis: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Background: Aspirin is widely used as an antiplatelet agent for secondary prevention in patients with atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. However, it remains unclear whether aspirin can prevent the progression of carotid atherosclerosis or reduce vascular events and all-cause death.Methods: We p...

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Main Authors: Xianjin Hu, Yao Hu, Xiankun Sun, Ying Li, Ye Zhu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2022-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Pharmacology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphar.2022.1041400/full