Inflammation, Aspirin, and the Risk of Cardiovascular Disease in Apparently Healthy Men
Authors
Discussion
Loading...
Member takes
Implication
Randomized trial shows that aspirin lowers cardiovascular disease risk linked to inflammation in healthy men, suggesting new preventive strategies.
Key Points
- This research aims to investigate the relationship between inflammation, aspirin use, and cardiovascular disease risk.
- Analyzed baseline plasma concentrations of C-reactive protein in participants.
- Investigation of myocardial infarction and stroke risk in apparently healthy men with and without aspirin use.
- Higher baseline C-reactive protein levels predict increased risk of myocardial infarction and stroke.
- Aspirin use significantly reduces the risk of a first myocardial infarction, particularly in those with high C-reactive protein levels.
Cite This Study
Ridker et al. (1997) studied this question.