Acute rheumatic fever. 160-162.5 mg immediately and then daily for 30 days. Consider subsequent prophylactic therapy. Reduce combined risk of recurrent MI and death in those with a previous MI or unstable angina or to reduce risk of MI and sudden death in those with chronic stable angina. Pre-existing need for aspirin following coronary artery bypass grafting, percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty, carotid endarterectomy.
Dosage varies by procedure.