RK is a 66-year-old, 70-kg woman with a history of myocardial infarction (MI), migraines, hyperlipid. Question
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RK is a 66-year-old, 70-kg woman with a history of myocardial infarction (MI), migraines, hyperlipidemia, and diabetes mellitus. She presents with sweating, nausea, vomiting, and shortness of breath, followed by a bandlike upper-chest pain (8/10) radiating to her left arm. The EKG showed ST-segment depression in multiple leads and hyperdynamic T waves and positive cardiac enzymes. Her BP is 153/92 mm Hg, and all labs are normal; her serum creatinine (SCr) is 1.3 mg/dL. The patient is diagnosed with non-ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI). . Explain which dose and route of ASA is appropriate for this patient?
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RK is a 66-year-old, 70-kg woman with a history of myocardial infarction (MI), migraines, hyperlipid