Something your patients may be asking: Can an Aspirin a Day Help Prevent a Heart Attack? Depends. Scientific evidence shows that taking an aspirin daily can help prevent a heart attack or stroke in some people, but not in everyone. It also can cause unwanted side effects. “The bottom line is that in people who have had a heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular problems, daily aspirin therapy is worth considering. And if youre thinking of using aspirin therapy, you should first talk to your health care professional to get an informed opinion,” Temple says. FDA: ow.ly/wB3W4 Bloomberg News story: ow.ly/wB3Uq
Posted on: Tue, 13 May 2014 21:01:30 +0000
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