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J. Michael Gaziano

Researcher at Brigham and Women's Hospital

Publications -  666
Citations -  59816

J. Michael Gaziano is an academic researcher from Brigham and Women's Hospital. The author has contributed to research in topics: Risk factor & Medicine. The author has an hindex of 115, co-authored 579 publications receiving 52562 citations. Previous affiliations of J. Michael Gaziano include Veterans Health Administration & Boston University.

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A randomized trial of low-dose aspirin in the primary prevention of cardiovascular disease in women

TL;DR: This large, primary-prevention trial among women showed that aspirin significantly reduced the risk of major cardiovascular events, ischemic stroke, and myocardial infarction among women 65 years of age or older.
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Vitamin E in the Primary Prevention of Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer The Women's Health Study: A Randomized Controlled Trial

TL;DR: The data from this large trial indicated that 600 IU of natural-source vitamin E taken every other day provided no overall benefit for major cardiovascular events or cancer, did not affect total mortality, and decreased cardiovascular mortality in healthy women.
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C-Reactive Protein, Fibrinogen, and Cardiovascular Disease Prediction

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TL;DR: It is estimated that under current treatment guidelines, assessment of the CRP or fibrinogen level in people at intermediate risk for a cardiovascular event could help prevent one additional event over a period of 10 years for every 400 to 500 people screened.