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Overview: Many patients with coronary artery disease take aspirin, but how should clinicians navigate management when an anticoagulant is also needed? In this episode, we review indications for therapy, explore evidence on dual use, and discuss how to counsel patients on balancing cardiovascular benefits with the risks of combination therapy.

Episode resource links:

• Lemesle G, Didier R, Steg PG, et al. Aspirin in Patients with Chronic Coronary Syndrome Receiving Oral Anticoagulation. N Engl J Med. Published online August 31, 2025.

  https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2507532

Guest: Alan M. Ehrlich, MD, FAAFP
 
Music Credit: Matthew Bugos

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