Help Ensure the Right Aspirin Dose is Used Post-CABG

May 2015

You'll see more focus on med choices after coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery...to improve care and reduce hospital readmissions.

Follow the latest recommendations to ensure med regimens after CABG are optimized...and help patients stay out of the hospital.

Aspirin. Expect patients to get 81 to 325 mg/day after CABG. Suggest the lower dose for those at higher risk of bleeding.

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Table of Contents

Cultural Awareness Be Aware of Cultural Nuances That Can Impact Patient Communication
Cardiology Help Ensure the Right Aspirin Dose is Used Post-CABG
Cardiology Watch for Patients Using Folic Acid for CV Risk
Psoriasis Tell Psoriasis Patients When to Expect Peak Response to Cosentyx
Women's Health Advise Certain Women to Take a Multivitamin With Iodine
ADHD Help Put Suicide Risks With ADHD Meds Into Perspective
Kidney Stones Recommend Calcium to Help Prevent Kidney Stones
Respiratory & Allergy Recommend Spiriva Before Incruse Ellipta for Moderate COPD
Respiratory & Allergy Recommend Maximizing Other COPD Meds Before Adding Daxas
Wound Care Recommend Ulcer Dressings That Maintain the Right Moisture Level
IBS Don't Jump to SSRIs for Irritable Bowel Symptoms
Sleep Disorders Suggest Patients Wear Sunglasses on the Way Home From Shift Work
Insomnia Discontinue Sedatives on Discharge When Possible
Antibiotics Consider Capping Vancomycin Loading Doses for Obese Patients