title: Aspirin for the primary prevention of adverse cardiovascular events.
abstract: There is consideration controversy regarding the use of aspirin for the prophylaxis of certain cardiovascular conditions, such as coronary thrombosis and stroke. An exploration of current literature suggests that the decision to adopt a routine aspirin regimen must follow a careful analysis of potential risks as well as benefits. Nurses share a vital role in patient education related to aspirin regimens, to guard against potential complications of low-dose aspirin therapy, including gastrointestinal bleeding and stroke.
authors.affiliation: Shawnee Mission Medical Center, The University of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KS 66160, USA.
authors.forename: Krista
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Estes
authors.forename: Jessica
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Thomure
mesh_terms: D001241:Aspirin / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000401:mortality / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003422:Critical Care; D003663:Decision Trees; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D016903:Drug Monitoring; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005260:Female; D006471:Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage / Q000139:chemically induced; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D024802:Nurse's Role; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D018579:Patient Selection; D011322:Primary Prevention / Q000379:methods*; D012107:Research Design; D018570:Risk Assessment; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D001241:Aspirin