Cardiac Consult: A Cleveland Clinic Podcast for Healthcare Professionals

Individualizing Aspirin Therapy in Preventive Cardiology

Cleveland Clinic Heart & Vascular Institute

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Luke J. Laffin, MD, and Vikas Sunder, MD, discuss the evolving role of aspirin in primary prevention, emphasizing individualized assessment of each patient's cardiovascular and bleeding risk. They explore how coronary artery calcium scores, lipoprotein(a) levels and comorbid conditions factor into aspirin recommendations in contemporary preventive cardiology practice.

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