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Can someone explain to me how come aspirin is good for the heart but other nsaids are not recommended post-myocardial infarction?
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Asa: Aspirin is a good platelet inhibitor that doesn't bother the kidneys or other organs in the doses used post atherosclerotic event.
Answered 2/16/2016
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