title: The use of aspirin in cardiovascular disease.
abstract: Aspirin has many uses in cardiovascular disease. It is used for primary prophylaxis; as an adjunctive therapy in angina, acute myocardial infarction, and thrombolytic therapy; and to promote vessel patency after angioplasty and coronary artery bypass grafting. This article reviews the recent research findings on the use of aspirin in cardiovascular disease and discusses remaining questions and nursing implications.
authors.affiliation: Orlando Regional Medical Center, Florida.
authors.forename: J F
authors.initials: JF
authors.lastname: Byers
mesh_terms: D001241:Aspirin / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000451:nursing / Q000628:therapy*; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D006801:Humans; D011182:Postoperative Care; D011322:Primary Prevention; D012008:Recurrence; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy
chemical_list: D001241:Aspirin