Aspirin

Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)
  • Aspirin comes from the willow bark tree and was discovered in the 1890’s
  • Has been used as an analgesic (pain reliever) for many years
  • In the 1960’s aspirin was discovered to have antiplatelet effects
  • Is safe and effective in preventing thrombotic events (blood clots)
  • Is inexpensive and readily available to the general public