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December 12, 2011

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Dr. Sun's Perioperative Aspirin Study Featured on KYW Newsradio and in New York Times

A recent study conducted by Jefferson and UC Davis physicians and surgeons found a number of benefits associated with taking perioperative aspirin within five days of cardiac surgery.

In an interview with KYW Newsradio, Dr. Jian-Zhong Sun of Jefferson's Department of Anesthesiology says "Taking aspirin several days before heart surgery could cut down on problems after the procedure. A pre-op aspirin therapy has a significant decrease in the risk of major cardio-cerebral complications, renal failure, intensive care unit stay and 30-day mortality."

Learn more by reading "An Aspirin a Day Can Keep Post-Surgery Complications Away" on CBSPhilly.com and "Regimens: Aspirin's Benefits Before Heart Surgery" on nytimes.com.

Publication: KYW Newsradio, New York Times
Published: 12/12/2011