Aspirin in primary and secondary prevention in elderly adults revisited

South Med J. 2012 Feb;105(2):82-6. doi: 10.1097/SMJ.0b013e3182426eef.

Abstract

Despite the frequency and long duration of aspirin use, its role in primary and secondary prevention in older adults is not well studied. This review takes a critical look at the available literature on aspirin efficacy in elderly adults, and some relevant guidelines for practicing physicians are suggested.

Publication types

  • Meta-Analysis
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Aspirin / pharmacology*
  • Humans
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / pharmacology
  • Practice Guidelines as Topic*
  • Primary Prevention / methods*
  • Risk Factors
  • Secondary Prevention / methods*
  • Thrombosis / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
  • Aspirin