Low-Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid Use and the Risk of Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Clinical Trials and Observational Studies
BACKGROUND: Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (LDA, 75 mg/day to 325 mg/day) is recommended for primary and secondary prevention of cardiovascular events, but has been linked to an increased risk of upper gastrointestinal bleeding (UGIB).
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2013-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2013/596015 |