Which has higher bleeding risk, aspirin or clopidogrel? A detailed comparison.
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Over 1.5 million people in the U.S. alone are hospitalized each year for gastrointestinal bleeding, a serious risk associated with antiplatelet medications. Assessing which has higher bleeding risk, aspirin or clopidogrel, involves understanding their distinct mechanisms and considering various patient-specific factors beyond a simple drug-to-drug comparison. The answer is nuanced and depends heavily on the type and location of the bleeding event.
