Effects of Aspirin for Primary Prevention in Persons with Diabetes Mellitus
The ASCEND Study Collaborative Group.
KEYWORDS
aspirin; primary prevention; cardiovascular disease; diabetes mellitus
BACKGROUND - Diabetes mellitus is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events. Aspirin use reduces the risk of occlusive vascular events but increases the risk of bleeding; the balance of benefits and hazards for the prevention of first cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes is unclear.