PMID: 9179093May 1, 1997Paper

Acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin E in prevention of arterial thrombosis

The Canadian Journal of Cardiology
J Polasek

Abstract

Both acetylsalicylic acid and vitamin E have been shown to be beneficial in the prevention of stroke and heart attacks. It is implied that their combination in the treatment of thrombotic complications of atherosclerosis may have added benefits. It is suggested that vitamin E may work as a platelet lysosome stabilizing agent.

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