Pleiotropic effects of acetylsalicylic acid
DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2024-8-1-5
M.D. Smirnova
Acad. E.I. Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology, Moscow, Russian Federation
Currently, researchers are investigating new mechanisms of action and potential applications of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). This article summarizes recent studies on the use of ASA for primary prevention of cardiovascular complications (CVC), cancer, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) in progressive chronic kidney disease (CKD). The article discusses the efficacy and safety of ASA in patients with diabetes, COPD, CKD, and subclinical atherosclerosis of brachiocephalic arteries. ASA is a promising tool for primary prevention of CVC and progression of COPD and its complications, as well as malignant diseases. The safety profile of ASA is also addressed. The optimal dosage form of ASA that is both effective and safe is an important factor that should be considered when prescribing ASA for long-term use. Enteric-coated ASA is now widely used due to its diminished negative effect on gastrointestinal mucosa and improved safety.
Keywords: primary prevention, acetylsalicylic acid, antiplatelet therapy, cardiovascular complications, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, diabetes.
For citation: Smirnova M.D. Pleiotropic effects of acetylsalicylic acid. Russian Medical Inquiry. 2024;8(1):31–36 (in Russ.). DOI: 10.32364/2587-6821-2024-8-1-5.
About the author:
Maria D. Smirnova — Dr. Sc. (Med.), senior researcher of the Department of Treatment and Diagnostic Technologies of the A.L. Myasnikov Research Institute of Clinical Cardiology, Acad. E.I. Chazov National Medical Research Center of Cardiology; 15А, 3rd Cherepkovskaya str., Moscow, 121552, Russian Federation; ORCID iD 0000-0001-6515-3882.
Contact information: Maria D. Smirnova, e-mail: naliya1@yandex.ru.
Financial Disclosure: the author has no a financial or property interest in any material or method mentioned.
There is no conflict of interest.
Received 11.01.2024.
Revised 05.02.2024.
Accepted 29.02.2024.
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