rumour that enteric-coated ASA doesn't work for preventing cardiovascular disease
April 2003
Patients are hearing a rumour that enteric-coated ASA doesn't work for preventing cardiovascular disease.
This stems from a small study that suggests enteric-coated ASA doesn't inhibit platelets as well as plain ASA.
It's speculated that enteric-coated ASA might not be absorbed as well as plain ASA in some patients.
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