Ischemic Heart Disease
Conditions
Brief summary
To investigate the effect of different dosages of aspirin on platelet aggregation and to determine the possible mechanisms of aspirin resistance, we intend to compare the effects of low, medium dose aspirin with clopidogrel (an alternative antiplatelet agent) in patients after coronary artery bypass surgery.
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
We intend to invite patients aged 18 to 80 proceeding to primary elective coronary artery bypass surgery, able to give informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Preoperative
Countries
United Kingdom