Thursday, February 9, 2012

Higher Doses of Plavix, Aspirin Give Mixed Results for Heart Patients

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-09-01
Researchers have found that taking higher doses of two commonly used heart drugs--Plavix and aspirin--doesn't necessarily benefit all heart patients. In one study, investigators found that high doses of Plavix are good for some patients, but not all. Another trial found that high-dose aspirin is no better than a low dose for preventing new heart attacks, other cardiac problems, stroke, and death.  Read full story >
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