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Can Heart Problems Be Avoided By Taking Aspirin?
hi hw r u? i have a qustion.i took baby aspirin 80 mg at the time of admission.they done investigation like blood test. xray..everything was normal.it cause any problem.they did not tell to continue aspirin.i took only at time of admission.if we am not taking this medication cause any heart problem.kindly advise
Tue, 25 Mar 2014
Dear patient,
The need to take aspirin for primary prevention depends on your risk profile. If you are at moderate or high risk of developing heart disease over the next 10 years, you qualify for an aspirin a day; if on the other hand your risk is low, then likely you dont need to take an aspirin. Ask your doctor where your risk lies.
Hope this helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
The need to take aspirin for primary prevention depends on your risk profile. If you are at moderate or high risk of developing heart disease over the next 10 years, you qualify for an aspirin a day; if on the other hand your risk is low, then likely you dont need to take an aspirin. Ask your doctor where your risk lies.
Hope this helps, wish you the best,
Dr Brenes-Salazar MD
Mayo Clinic MN
Cardiology
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