Med-O-Meter

5

MedHead Message:

The benefits of low dose aspirin 81mg mildly outweigh the risks of stomach bleeding in those who have a ten year risk of 10% or more of having a heart attack. If you have for high cholesterol and are in this age range, you would likely need to take aspirin 81mg daily.

References:

Aspirin Use to Prevent Cardiovascular Disease and Colorectal Cancer: Preventive Medication USPTF April 2016 https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/Page/Document/UpdateSummaryFinal/aspirin-to-prevent-cardiovascular-disease-and-cancer