Table 1

Chart review process for determining aspirin use indication

IndicationDefinition
Primary preventionPatient has no history of clinically significant ASCVD, including any of the following:
MI: STEMI or NSTEMI
Angina: stable or unstable
Revascularisation
Stroke or TIA
Peripheral vascular disease
Atherosclerosis on catheterisation, <50% stenosis
Secondary preventionPatient has a history of clinically significant ASCVD, including any of the following:
Myocardial Infarction (MI): ST Elevation MI (STEMI) or Non ST Elevation MI (NSTEMI)
Angina: stable or unstable
Revascularisation
Stroke or TIA
Peripheral vascular disease
Atherosclerosis on catheterisation, >50% stenosis
OtherAspirin prescribed for a unique indication
UnknownIndication unclear after thorough chart review
  • ASCVD, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease; MI, myocardial infarction.