"The use of aspirin to ward off heart attacks and strokes in those who do not have obvious cardiovascular disease should be abandoned, researcher said - as aspirin can cause serious internal bleeding and does not prevent cardiovascular disease deaths. Doctors should review all patients currently taking the drug for prevention of the heart.
Low-dose aspirin is widely used to prevent further episodes of cardiovascular disease in people who have already had problems such as a heart attack or stroke. This approach-known as secondary prevention - is well-established and has confirmed benefits.
But many thousands of people in the UK are believed to be taking aspirin as a protective measure before they have any heart symptoms.
Researchers said, it is well established that aspirin can help prevent heart attacks and strokes among people with heart and circulatory disease - so this group of people should continue to take aspirin as prescribed by their doctor. However, for those who do not have heart and circulatory disease, the risk of serious bleeding out weighs the potential preventive benefits of taking aspirin. It is advisable not to take aspirin daily, unless we check first with your doctor.
Be aware, the best way to reduce your risk of developing this disease is to avoid smoking, eat a diet low in saturated fat and rich in fruit and vegetables and take regular physical activity.
Low-dose aspirin is widely used to prevent further episodes of cardiovascular disease in people who have already had problems such as a heart attack or stroke. This approach-known as secondary prevention - is well-established and has confirmed benefits.
But many thousands of people in the UK are believed to be taking aspirin as a protective measure before they have any heart symptoms.
Researchers said, it is well established that aspirin can help prevent heart attacks and strokes among people with heart and circulatory disease - so this group of people should continue to take aspirin as prescribed by their doctor. However, for those who do not have heart and circulatory disease, the risk of serious bleeding out weighs the potential preventive benefits of taking aspirin. It is advisable not to take aspirin daily, unless we check first with your doctor.
Be aware, the best way to reduce your risk of developing this disease is to avoid smoking, eat a diet low in saturated fat and rich in fruit and vegetables and take regular physical activity.
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