The Infona portal uses cookies, i.e. strings of text saved by a browser on the user's device. The portal can access those files and use them to remember the user's data, such as their chosen settings (screen view, interface language, etc.), or their login data. By using the Infona portal the user accepts automatic saving and using this information for portal operation purposes. More information on the subject can be found in the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. By closing this window the user confirms that they have read the information on cookie usage, and they accept the privacy policy and the way cookies are used by the portal. You can change the cookie settings in your browser.
Purpose Coronary artery disease (CAD) affects over one-third of adults and is the leading cause of overall mortality and morbidity. Acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is widely used in the prevention of CAD. As the population continues to mature, the number of patients presenting for spinal surgery that are under ASA treatment is rising. Studies investigating the outcome of lumbar spine surgeries without...