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Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Vol. 13, No. 1, 5-12 (2008)
DOI: 10.1177/1074248407310869
© 2008 SAGE Publications

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Aspirin Resistance: Biological and Clinical Implications

Stephanie Tseeng, MS

Department of Cardiology, Chicago Medical School, VA Medical Center, North Chicago, Illinois

Rohit Arora, MD, FACC

Department of Cardiology, Chicago Medical School, VA Medical Center, North Chicago, Illinois, rohit.arora{at}va.gov

Cardiovascular events are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in the United States. This development has prompted the rise of aspirin therapy in the prevention of atherothrombotic events. However, not all patients benefit to the same extent from aspirin therapy and many continue experiencing atherothrombotic complications. Researchers have labeled this phenomenon aspirin resistance, and despite drawing much attention from both researchers and lay people the cause remains unknown. Much needs to be clarified and standardized regarding the phenomenon of aspirin resistance, including the prevalence, definition, appropriate measurement methods, mechanisms, and, most important, linking low response to aspirin with worsened clinical outcomes.

Key Words: aspirin resistance • acetylsalicylic acid resistance • platelet inhibitor • cyclooxygenase-1 • aggregation • thromboxane inhibitor • thromboxane A2


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