Article: Circulation Publication Challenges Clinical Significance of 'Aspirin Resistance'; - Underscoring Need for More Definitive Research to Identify Individuals in Whom Aspirin Therapy is Most Effective -.

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- A "Special Report" in today's issue of the journal Circulation challenges the clinical significance of "aspirin resistance" and concludes that more definitive research is needed. In response to publications and media reports suggesting that aspirin may not be effective in everyone, the authors caution that the term "aspirin resistance" may not explain the occurrence of cardiovascular events in people taking aspirin.

"Variable response to aspirin is not a clinical concern that should dissuade any healthcare provider from prescribing aspirin, nor should it dissuade any patient from taking aspirin," comments lead author ...

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