Aspirin in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease

Aspirin has found many uses in medicine, and its full therapeutic potential is still being uncovered. Its efficacy as an anti-platelet drug indicated in the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease is unchallenged, although clinical outcomes could still be improved. The role of aspirin in the primary prevention of cardiovascular events is less clear. Aspirin and other anti-platelet agents reduce the risk of cardiovascular events, e.g....