Low-Dose Aspirin for Primary Prevention of Atherosclerotic Events in Patients With Type 2 DiabetesA Randomized Controlled Trial

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Diabetes mellitus is a powerful risk factor for cardiovascular events. The Framingham Heart Study reported that diabetes was associated with odds ratios for coronary heart disease of 1.5 and 1.8 for men and women, respectively, and relative risks for stroke of 1.4 and 1.7 for men and women, respectively.1-5 Individuals with diabetes have a 2- to 4-fold increased risk of developing cardiovascular events than those without diabetes.6