TIPS to decide whether to prescribe aspirin for the primary prevention of cardiovascular events in chronic kidney disease.

Roshanov, Pavel S; Garg, Amit X · Kidney Int · 2023

review · Level V

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Abstract

Aspirin effectively prevents subsequent cardiovascular events. A post hoc subgroup analysis of the International Polycap Study 3 (TIPS-3) trial suggests that patients with chronic kidney disease might also benefit from aspirin for primary prevention. We consider the merits of doing so in practice.

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