RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Buckley, Rita
T1 The Role of Antiplatelet Drugs in Diabetes
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2011
FD SAGE Publications
VO 11
IS 8
SP 16
OP 20
DO 10.1177/155989771108010
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/11/8/16.abstract
AB The role of low-dose aspirin as primary prevention among individuals who are at high risk for cardiovascular disease is controversial. Given the greater risk for cardiovascular events among individuals with diabetes, antiplatelet therapy has appeal as a way to reduce the risk of thrombi and subsequent ischemic events in both the primary and secondary setting.