Low-dose acetylsalicylic acid for the prevention of pre-eclampsia

Ugeskr Laeger. 2024 Apr 29;186(18):V10230682. doi: 10.61409/V10230682.
[Article in Danish]

Abstract

Pre-eclampsia affects 3-4% of pregnancies and is associated with maternal and infant mortality and morbidity. High-risk pregnancies in Denmark are recommended prophylactic low-dose acetylsalicylic acid (LDA). If new screening algorithms are implemented, LDA will be recommended to around 10% of pregnant women. The use of LDA may slightly increase the risk of minor bleeding disturbances. Otherwise, there is a lot of promising data regarding the safety of LDA use during pregnancy, as argued in this review.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aspirin* / administration & dosage
  • Aspirin* / adverse effects
  • Aspirin* / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / administration & dosage
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors / adverse effects
  • Pre-Eclampsia* / prevention & control
  • Pregnancy

Substances

  • Aspirin
  • Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors