Clear Up Confusion About Aspirin for CV Primary Prevention

June 2022

You'll be asked whether "an aspirin a day" is still good for the heart...based on new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommendations.

Help patients sort out the facts. This is a case of guidance catching up with the evidence.

We know to use aspirin 81 mg/day for SECONDARY prevention...such as after an MI or stroke, or with angina or peripheral artery disease.

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Table of Contents

Med Safety Improve Safe Use of Neuromuscular Blocking Agents
Transitions of Care Incorporate Discharge Med Rec Into Your Practice
Surgery Compare Zynrelef to Other Local Anesthetics
Cancer Help Overcome Barriers to Opioid Use for Cancer Pain
Aspirin Clear Up Confusion About Aspirin for CV Primary Prevention
Heart Failure Clarify New Heart Failure Terms and Management
Insomnia Watch for Daridorexant, a New Orexin Antagonist for Insomnia
Med Safety Be Aware of Rare PDE5 Inhibitor Risks
IBS Look for the Latest IBS-C Med, Tenapanor (Ibsrela)
Med Safety Keep Injectable Dyes Straight