title: [Acetylsalicylic acid treatment after peripheral vascular surgery].
abstract: Antiplatelet drugs (acetylsalicylic acid) have been widely used in arteriosclerotic patients during recent years. We have reviewed the literature to find out if this treatment also is indicated in patients operated with reconstructive vascular surgery for lower limb ischemia. It is concluded, that all patients should receive life-long treatment with acetylsalicylic acid 300-500 mg per day following peripheral vascular surgery. This will improve the patency rate of certain vascular procedures, and in all patients it reduces the incidence of cerebral stroke and the risk of myocardial infarction in the years following peripheral vascular surgery.
authors.affiliation: Karkirurgisk afdeling RK, Rigshospitalet, København.
authors.forename: M K
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Hensler
authors.forename: P V
authors.initials: PV
authors.lastname: Madsen
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007511:Ischemia / Q000601:surgery; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply / Q000601:surgery; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D001241:Aspirin
vernacular_title: Acetylsalicylsyrebehandling efter perifer karkirurgi.