In the 19th century, the active ingredient in willow bark, salicin, was identified, leading to the development of modern aspirin. Today, it is a key tool in preventing heart attacks and strokes. A ...
Safer over-the-counter options for managing pain are paracetamol and ibuprofen at normal doses. Aspirin (also known as acetylsalicylic acid) is a common over-the-counter painkiller which can lower ...
Background: The decision to continue Aspirin before elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery remains contentious due to competing thrombotic and bleeding risks. We performed a contemporary ...