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Responses to USPSTF Guideline on Aspirin for Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease
- Ned Calonge, MD, MPH;
- Diana Petitti, MD, MPH; and
- Mary Barton, MD, MPP
- From U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, Rockville, MD 20850.
IN RESPONSE:
We appreciate the thoughtful letters from Dr. Budhraja and Dr. Mohan and colleagues regarding the USPSTF recommendation on aspirin prophylaxis for the prevention of cardiovascular disease. Dr. Budhraja calls attention to subgroups of women in whom the effect of aspirin in preventing cardiovascular disease may differ from that of the general population. In general, the USPSTF is cautious when considering unplanned subgroup analyses of randomized trials, which are the basis for Dr. Budhraja's comment. The authors of the original …
