Aspirin: Should it Stay or Should it Go?
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Course Summary
For decades, pharmacy team members have provided patients with acetylsalicylic acid (ASA), also known as aspirin. It is one of the most prescribed analgesic, antipyretic, and anti-inflammatory agents. It has also been used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, cardiovascular mortality, and colorectal cancer. However, in recent years, scientists and clinicians have questioned whether the benefits of aspirin use outweigh the risks. The US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) commissioned a systematic review on the effectiveness of aspirin in reducing the risk of CVD events (myocardial infarction and stroke), cardiovascular mortality, and all-cause mortality in persons without a history of CVD. New guidance from the USPSTF recommends against using low-dose aspirin in patients over 60 for primary prevention of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD). Low-dose aspirin continues to be recommended for secondary prevention for patients with ASCVD or who have existing heart problems. Safety considerations for patients taking aspirin and patient counseling tips are also discussed.
Course Objectives
Identify conditions where aspirin is indicated
Review the new recommendations by the US Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on the use of aspirin in Cardiovascular disease (CVD) events
Describe patient counseling tips for patients taking aspirin
List safety considerations for patients taking aspirin
I. Introduction
II. Aspirin and Its Uses
III. The USPSTF’s Review of the Use of Aspirin in Cardiovascular Disease
IV. Patient Counseling Tips for Aspirin
V. Aspirin Safety Considerations
VI. What’s Next?
VII. Summary
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Faculty Planner Disclosure
The following individuals were involved in developing this activity: Pamela Sardo, PharmD, BS. Pamela Sardo has no conflicts of interest or financial relationships regarding the subject matter. There are no financial relationships or commercial or financial support relevant to this activity to report or disclose by RxCe.com or any of the individuals involved in the development of this activity.
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- Target Audience: Pharmacy Tech
- Contact Hours: 1.0 (0.1 CEUs)
- Activity Release Date: 8/14/2024
- Activity Expiration Date: 8/14/2027
- Activity Type: Knowledge
- UAN: 0669-0000-24-116-H01-T
- Topic: Disease State Management/Drug Therapy
- CeBroker Number: 20-1239140
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