Aspirin in the primary and secondary prevention of vascular disease: collaborative meta-analysis of individual participant data from randomised trials.

BACKGROUND: Low-dose aspirin is of definite and substantial net benefit for many people who already have occlusive vascular disease. We have assessed the benefits and risks in primary prevention. METHODS: We undertook meta-analyses of serious vascular events (myocardial infarction, stroke, or vascul...

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Main Authors: Baigent, C, Blackwell, L, Collins, R, Emberson, J, Godwin, J, Peto, R, Buring, J, Hennekens, C, Kearney, P, Meade, T, Patrono, C, Roncaglioni, M, Zanchetti, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2009