Mr. KB is a 56-year-old patient with 3 years history of diabetes mellitus. He is currently receiving glibenclamide. His BP during the present visit is 130/85 mm Hg and PR is 82 bpm. Clinician is planning of starting low dose aspirin in the patient. Junior specialist in Department of Medicine would like to know regarding the latest recommendation on the use of aspirin in patients with Diabetes Mellitus? Whether Mr. KB requires low dose aspirin?

Mr. KB is a 56-year-old patient with 3 years history of diabetes mellitus. He is currently receiving glibenclamide. His BP during the present visit is 130/85 mm Hg and PR is 82 bpm. Clinician is planning of starting low dose aspirin in the patient. Junior specialist in Department of Medicine would like to know regarding the latest recommendation on the use of aspirin in patients with Diabetes Mellitus? Whether Mr. KB requires low dose aspirin?

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

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ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter12: Patient Scheduling

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