Inappropriate Use of Aspirin in Real-Life Cardiology Practice: Results from the Appropriateness of Aspirin Use in Medical Outpatients: A Multicenter, Observational Study (ASSOS) Study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Indications and appropriateness of aspirin use have not been well investigated in Turkey.

Aims

To investigate the prescription patterns and appropriateness of aspirin in a real-world clinical setting.

Study design

Cross-sectional study.

Methods

The Appropriateness of Aspirin Use in Medical Outpatients: A Multicenter, Observational Study (ASSOS) is a cross-sectional and multicenter study that included 5007 consecutive patients aged 18 or over who presented to 30 different cardiology outpatient clinics from 14 cities throughout Turkey. Only patients using aspirin (80-325 mg) were included. The study population was divided into 2 groups regarding the use of aspirin: primary prevention (PP) group and secondary prevention (SP) group. The indication of asp

SUBMITTER: Celik O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8880923 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature