251. Aspirin and bleeding in dentistry: an update and recommendations
- Author
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Michael T. Brennan, Richard L Wynn, and Craig S. Miller
- Subjects
Blood Platelets ,medicine.medical_specialty ,Analgesic ,Hemorrhage ,Postoperative Hemorrhage ,medicine ,Humans ,In patient ,Antipyretic ,Intensive care medicine ,Dental Care ,General Dentistry ,Aspirin ,business.industry ,Dental procedures ,Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal ,Thrombosis ,medicine.disease ,Dental care ,Substance Withdrawal Syndrome ,Increased risk ,Otorhinolaryngology ,Cardiovascular Diseases ,Anesthesia ,Surgery ,Oral Surgery ,Periodontal Index ,business ,medicine.drug - Abstract
Aspirin use in the United States remains high because of its diverse and beneficial activities. In adults at risk for cardiovascular thrombotic events, low-dose aspirin is an excellent preventive agent; however, its antiplatelet properties have contributed to a perceived increased risk for bleeding after dental extractions. This article discusses recent evidence regarding the thrombotic risks associated with discontinuing aspirin use in patients who take aspirin daily and presents a new recommendation for continuing low-dose aspirin during invasive dental procedures.
- Published
- 2007