Association between aspirin use and decline in intrinsic capacity among community-dwelling elderly: a study based on the Lianyungang ICOPE pilot project - Scorecard - MDSpire

Association between aspirin use and decline in intrinsic capacity among community-dwelling elderly: a study based on the Lianyungang ICOPE pilot project

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  • Yifang Wang

  • Lin Ma

  • Li Wang

  • Jing Gao

  • Rongli Lu

  • Miao Wen

  • Shixing Song

  • Quandong Wang

  • Yan Dong

  • June 24, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Link Between Aspirin Consumption and Deterioration of Intrinsic Capacity in Elderly Individuals Residing in the Community: Insights from the Lianyungang ICOPE Pilot Study

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
ConditionIntrinsic Capacity Deterioration
Key MechanismsAspirin use and its interaction with ACEI/ARBs
Target PopulationOlder adults aged ≥ 60 years in Chinese communities
Care SettingCommunity-dwelling older adults

Key Highlights

  • Aspirin use linked to negative outcomes in sensory function.
  • No significant correlation between aspirin use and severe loss of intrinsic capacity.
  • Combination of aspirin with ACEI/ARBs may reduce severe loss of intrinsic capacity.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • Assess intrinsic capacity using WHO's framework.

Management

  • Consider aspirin use in conjunction with ACEI/ARBs for older adults.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Monitor sensory function in older adults using aspirin.

Risks

  • Evaluate potential risks of aspirin use in older adults.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Older adults residing in the community in China.

Aspirin may have adverse effects on sensory function.

Clinical Best Practices

  • Utilize a comprehensive assessment of intrinsic capacity.
  • Tailor medication regimens considering the interaction of aspirin with other medications.

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