Aspirin—Not Really for Primary Prevention - Frankly Speaking Ep 248
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English - November 01, 2021 04:30 - 8 minutes - 8.22 MB - ★★★★★ - 71 ratingsLife Sciences Science Health & Fitness education faq medical primed Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Overview: Join us to hear a discussion on the important changes the AHA/ACC and USPSTF have made to their positions on the use of aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular disease. The organizations note that while aspirin for primary prevention lowers the risk of a myocardial infarction, its harmful effects may outweigh its benefits. Learn the aspirin recommendations for your patients in their 40s, 50s, and 60s who are at higher risk for a cardiovascular event.
Episode resource links:
New: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/draft-recommendation/aspirin-use-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-preventive-medication
Old: https://www.aafp.org/afp/2016/1015/od1.html
https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/document/RecommendationStatementFinal/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-and-cancer
Guest: Jill M. Terrien PhD, ANP-BC
Music Credit: Richard Onorato