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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