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Universal Low-Dose ASA Use In Pregnancy?

Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Dr. Chapa’s Clinical Pearls.
Episode • Mar 25, 2019 • 13m
In 2018, The ACOG expanded the possibility of low-dose aspirin use in pregnancy for preeclampsia prevention. Women deemed at moderate risk (1 or more risk factor), or high-risk (only 1 high risk factor needed) were included in low-dose ASA prophylaxis. Now, a call is being made to consider “universal adoption“ of this low-cost, low risk intervention. This is a summary of this soon to be published (green journal) current commentary, “A nudge towards universal aspirin for preeclampsia prevention“.