Avoiding Aspirin in the Elderly: More Than Increased Bleeding Risk - Frankly Speaking Ep 260 - a podcast by Pri-Med

Credits: 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

 

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Overview: We will review the current USPSTF recommendations regarding aspirin use to reduce the risk of CVD and colorectal cancer. Additionally, we will discuss as well as the findings of the ASPREE (ASPirin in reducing events in the elderly) randomized clinical trial.

 

Episode resource links:

• POEMs: In Older Adults, Aspirin Increases the Risk of Metastatic of Stage 4 Cancers and Cancer Mortality. Barry, Henry C. Am Fam Physician. 2021 Sep; 104(2):online


• Effect of Aspirin on Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Older Adults. McNeil, John. JNCI: Journal of the National Cancer Institute Volume: 113 Issue 3 (2021) ISSN: 0027-8874 Online ISSN: 1460-2105

Guest: Jillian Joseph, MSPAS, PA-C

 

Music Credit: Richard Onorato

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