Dr Christine Cheng

Aspirin is back in the news again. Researchers have finally revealed that very low doses of Aspirin are enough for cardio-protection, without putting the patients at risk of strokes.

This is good news, as recent reports suggested that prophylactic Aspirin intake in asymptomatic elderly can increase their risk of haemorrhagic strokes. This means that taking low doses of Aspirin can protect us from heart attacks without increasing our risk from strokes caused by bleeding in the brain.

High doses of Aspirin can also cause bleeding in the gastro-intestinal tract.

The latest evidence shows that a daily dose of aspirin of 75 to 81mg is the best for the long-term prevention of heart disease and strokes, without causing any serious side effects.

There is no evidence that taking higher doses has any increased benefits.

Source: Forbes

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