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Does aspirin dose (81 mg vs 325 mg) matter for secondary stroke prevention?

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Neurology · HCA Houston Healthcare

This topic has been debated extensively. There are two camps in this debate:

  1. Aspirin with a dose of 81 mg is adequate for platelet inhibition in the general population.
  2. Aspirin with a dose of 325 mg may be needed for individuals who weigh more (>70 kg) to achieve appropriate platelet inhibition.

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