New Findings About ’An Aspirin a Day’

For many years, aspirin has been the cornerstone of blood-thinning treatment for people with heart disease. However, new research has provided information about who can benefit from taking aspirin and what dose he or she needs.

The Oxford University study, released earlier this year, shows that:

The best dose is baby-sized: 80 to 160 milligrams may be as good as 325, but you should ask your doctor which dose is right for you. The benefit of the lower dose is there’s less chance of internal bleeding.
More people could benefit: Aspirin helps not only those who’ve had a heart attack or stroke, but also those at risk due to conditions like diabetes, irregular heartbeat and poor circulation in the legs.

Aspirin treatment has been shown to reduce heart attack and stroke risk by 25 percent. Unfortunately, fewer than half the high-risk people who would
benefit from it actually receive it. Those in good health shouldn’t take aspirin to prevent heart trouble. However, if there are reasons to consider yourself at risk, talk to your doctor about this simple, low-cost and effective therapy.
This page last updated 2/12/08 04:08 PM

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