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Aspirin reduces long-term stroke risk in women with prior hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Eliza C MillerAmelia K BoehmeNadia T ChungSophia S WangJames V LaceyKamakshi LakshminarayanCharlie ZhongDaniel WooNatalie A BelloRonald J WapnerMitchell S V ElkindJoshua Zebadiah Willey
Published in: Neurology (2018)
After controlling for comorbid conditions, women with prior HDP had increased long-term stroke risk, which was reduced by aspirin use. Randomized trials may be needed to assess whether long-term aspirin use could benefit selected women with a history of HDP.
Keyphrases
  • low dose
  • cardiovascular events
  • atrial fibrillation
  • antiplatelet therapy
  • blood pressure
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