A patient who has a history of coronary artery disease has been instructed to take one 81-mg tablet of acetylsalicylic acid (Aspirin)each day.What is the purpose of this dose of acetylsalicylic acid?

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Acetylsalicylic acid can reduce platelet aggregation.A daily Aspirin tablet (81 mg or 325 mg)is now routinely recommended as prophylactic therapy for adults who have strong risk factors for developing coronary artery disease or stroke,even if they have no prior history of such an event.The 81-mg tablets (traditionally thought of as "children's" Aspirin)and the 325-mg pills appear to be equally beneficial for the prevention of thrombotic events.

A Patient Who Has a History of Coronary Artery Disease