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Peptic ulcer disease and aspirin in chest pain

Report By: Kevin Mackway-Jones - Consultant in Emergency Medicine
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Institution: Manchester Royal Infirmary
Date Submitted: 16th July 2002
Last Modified: 16th July 2002
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

In [a patient with chest pain and a history of peptic ulcer disease] do [the benefits of aspirin administration] [outweigh the risks]?